CELLULITE-FREE TIPS

1. Eat a clean, alkaline, unprocessed diet – Eating this way helps to rid your body of toxins. Consider juicing vegetables for even faster, more efective results.

2. Stay hydrated – Drink lots of water and stay away from stimulants and diuretics as much as possible.


3. Change to sea salt – Reined salt dehydrates your body and creates toxicity.

4. Skin brushing and creams – Stimulating the lymphatic system (lymph nodes sit underneath the surface of your skin) through dry bristle skin brushing and massage helps to eliminate toxins by increasing circulation, which also helps to reduce water retention and increase skin irmness. Moisturising also increases the elasticity of your skin so it appears smoother and less lumpy. Most cellulite creams only do one of these functions, but I use a product called Shrink to Fit (stocked at JVL) which does both.

5. Exercise – Sweating releases toxins, while toning with weights irms skin.

6. Potassium – This releases excess water retention in a natural way which, in turn, would eliminate plumpness.

7. EPA and GLA oils – These essential fatty acids not only keep your skin, hair and nails strong and healthy, but they also help to prevent the formation of harmful fatty deposits in blood vessels. They also help to burn the subcutaneous fat that can provide a home for wastematerial, which leads to increased cellulite.

Simple Ways To Cut More Clories From Your Diet Daily

Dieting 101 states that in order to lose a few kilos you need to cut back on the amount of calories you consume. But the big question when it comes to cutting calories is, how many calories do you cut and how do you go about cutting them? he answer is, by eliminating high-calorie foods and substituting calorie, nutrient-dense options. Not only will this provide your body with the vital nutrients it needs, but it will also help you shed more weight. Small changes such as these can help you cut calories without having a big impact on your daily lifestyle.

FOR BREAKFAST

Use skim milk in place of full cream in your morning cofee. You can also swop the cereal and oats with high protein, lower calorie options such as boiled eggs or a health omelette for added variety. Add some ibre to the high protein meal as this helps you reduce the number of calories you consume throughout the rest of the day as you feel full for longer.

FOR LUNCH

If you’re eating out enjoy your burger with onions, lettuce, and tomato, but skip the cheese, and only eat one side of the bun.

FOR DINNER

Ditch the butter and go with a spread made with garlic fresh rosemary and light margarine instead.When making meatballs mix half the amount of mince with the same amount of cooked brown rice.

SNACKS

For your tasty cheat snacks switch half the butter in a muffin or cake recipe with an equal amount of applesauce or mashed bananas. You cut about 100 calories for every tablespoon you swap.

GO FOR VEGETABLES

Substitute half of your serving of meat with vegetables. This can decrease the content of your while also boost your nutrient int Vegetables are a full of ibre and w which keeps you feeling full for longer. You can cut out 125 calories by reducing your dinner meat serving by 57g and replacing it with half a cup of vegetables.

The key to reaching thatmagical target of cutting 500 calories fromyour daily diet starts with small steps. For instance, instead of having a fizzy drink with your lunch have some ice cold water or swop a carb serving at lunch or dinner with some vegetables. These are al small, simple changes that have a cumulative effect, helping you to eventually cut a massive 500 calories from your diet.


SAVVY SWOPS

Use one tablespoon of mayo and one tablespoon of low-fat cottage cheese instead of two tablespoons of mayo in your tuna salad.

Ditch the salad dressings and sauces. Rather use herbs and spices wherever possible, or stick to fresh organic vegetables for salads as they are packed full of natural lavour and don’t need dressing.

ADDITIONAL TIPS

Combine these diet tips with the following guidelines to help boost the daily calorie burn:

■ Move more – take the steps, walk around the office every hour or park farther from the shopping small entrance and walk.

■ Stop mindless munching – if you’re bored you will often snack.

■ Order the smallest size of whatever it is you are buying or ordering. And don’t be scared to ask for kiddies or half portions at restaurants.


■ Ditch the fruit smoothies. Rather juice green vegetables for your daily health smoothie.
 
■ Skip the side orders and desserts at restaurants.

■ Ditch the butter and margarine. Rather use some cottage cheese as a spread.

HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO WE NEED?

This is also a very controversial topic. The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) suggests 0.8g – 1g per kilogram of body weight. As such, the recommended daily allowance for an average women is 46g of protein per day. It is recommended that we get at least 10%, but no more than 35% of our daily calories from protein. It is widely reported that most people eat up to twice the required amount of protein per day.

As a rule of thumb, you need more protein if you are:

- Mentally or physically tired.
- Suffering from injury, cramps or muscle soreness.
- Unable to focus or concentrate.
- Losing muscle or unable to build muscle.
- Losing hair.
- Have brittle or weak nails that break.
- Are unusually susceptible to sunburn.
- Eperience headaches, fainting and crankiness or are anxious, moody or depressed.

If you are unable to build or retain muscle you probably aren’t getting enough protein as your body will take it from where it can, which is normally muscle tissue. If you frequently suffer drom injuries chaces are you don’t have enough protein for muscle contractile strength or the rebuilding and recovery process. You may also require extra protein if you engage in sport or any other type of training or physical activity, so adjust your protein intake accordingly.

A BETTER CARB OPTION

Quinoa, pronounced‘keenwa’, is high in protein, low in fat and is cholesterol free. It is a whole grain and a complete protein, which is a rare combination, and it is easy to prepare. It is an ideal substitute for rice, pasta or couscous as it is low in fat. It is also gluten free, which means people who suffer from coeliac disease or who are gluten intolerant can eat this food with no side effects.

It is also a low Glycaemic Index food, which means it does not spike blood sugar levels and is therefore indicated for use by diabetics, as well as anyone trying to control blood sugar levels. Quinoa can be eaten hot as a side dish instead of rice or pasta, or cold, added to salads for some extra texture. It can be eaten sweet (crunchy quinoa granola) or savoury (curried quinoa salad with broccoli and caulilower).