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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Fiber and Cellulite

By El Bilson

Youve heard that the amount of fiber you eat is an important part of your daily routine. But is their a relationship between our daily amount of fiber and cellulite that shows up on your skin?

Research has shown that fiber and cellulite do have a connection to one another. Fiber is an important part of our daily diets. Without enough fiber, the body often does not feel full and satisfied after meals. This causes over eating which can lead to excess weight gain.

Fiber exists in two major forms " soluble and insoluble. The insoluble fiber moves through the digestive track and slowly starts to clean out the system. It cleans out waste products left over from the meal you just consumed. The more waste that is cleared out of the body, the less waste the body is forced to store in the cells. Cellulite often occurs because of extra toxins and waste products left in the body that weren't moved out with the normal digestion process.

Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel like substance and it is responsible for lowering cholesterol or fat and plaque in the blood vessels. This is important for heart health as well as healthy skin. Good circulation improves not only the functionality of your heart (which can help prevent a heart attack) but it can also help to improve the look of your skin cells.

Both soluble and insoluble fiber are an important part of your diet. Doctors note that we should consume 25 to 30 grams of fiber daily. However with the typical American diet, most of us only get 5 to 10 grams of fiber per day. The results of not getting enough fiber are seen all the time: obesity, heart problems, diabetes to name a few. Additionally, areas such as the skin may also be affected by a lack of fiber in the diet.

Is there a way to benefit from the relationship between cellulite and fiber? The following is a list high fiber foods. Consume some of these foods daily and you will start to notice an improvement in not only your skin, but your overall health and energy!

10.3 g fiber - Cooked Artichokes

A cup of split peas, cooked - 16.3 g fiber

A cup Lentils, cooked - 15.6 g fiber

A cup of Spaghetti, whole wheat cooked - 6.3 g fiber

A 1/2 cup raspberries - 8.0 g fiber

Pear, with skin " 5.1 g fiber - 17269

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