La water retention is a phenomenon that occurs when excess fluids accumulate inside the body; often water retention and cellulite are mistaken for the same blemish, but there are some differences!
The causes of water retention are from search for female hormones, nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle; Cellulite is a blemish that creates an alteration of the connective tissue and subcutaneous fat, the main cause of which is genetic predisposition, as well as nutrition, sedentary lifestyle and hormonal changes.
Do you know what the good news is, however?
Both of these imperfections can be reduced with a few simple tricks; let's find out!
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Eat less salt
Salt is made up of sodium and chloride; sodium binds to the body's water and helps maintain fluid balance, both inside and outside the cells.
If you eat foods rich in salt, your body may retain water. Reduce your consumption of salt it will certainly benefit your health and help reduce retention.
Increase your magnesium intake
Il magnesium it is a very important mineral; it is involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions that keep the body running.
Several studies conducted on women who suffered from water retention and cellulite have shown that taking the correct dose of magnesium (200 mg per day) helps to keep these imperfections at bay.
They are good sources of magnesium:
- nuts
- dark chocolate
- green leafy vegetables
Increase your vitamin B6 intake
The group of Vitamin B6 contributes to the formation of red blood cells and performs many other functions in the body;
Has been proved that vitamin B6 helps reduce water retention in women with PMS. Foods rich in vitamin B6 include:
- bananas
- potatoes
- nuts
- beef
Eat foods rich in potassium
Potassium is a precious mineral that helps send the electrical signals that keep the body running.
It also benefits heart health and also helps reduce water retention by lowering sodium levels and increasing urine production. Foods rich in potassium are:
- bananas
- avocado
- tomatoes
Try taking dandelions
Il dandelion (tarassacum officinale) is a herb that has long been used as a natural diuretic in folk medicine.
I Natural diuretics can help reduce water retention making you pee more often. The dandelion, through taraxacin, improves the flow of lymph in order to favor the elimination of extracellular fluids.
Avoid refined carbohydrates
Eating refined carbohydrates leads to rapid spikes in cup sugar in the blood and increases levels of insulin; high insulin levels cause the body to retain more sodium, increasing sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.
Elimiting bad habits
There are several bad habits that can contribute to retaining excess fluids:
- to smoke
- wearing clothes that are too tight
- use high heels
- remain standing in the same position for a long time
- maintain a too sedentary lifestyle
And you, how do you help yourself to fight water retention and cellulite? Let us know in the comments!
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