Ultra-processed foods and cellulite

Ultra-processed foods are nutritional junk that lead to disease, whole body ageing, skin ageing and cellulite

• Do ultra-processed foods cause cellulite?

• Examples of ultra-processed foods

• How can ultra-processed foods cause cellulite?

• Have a skin tightening / cellulite treatment in London with the experts

Do ultra-processed foods cause cellulite?

At the time of first writing this article (February 2024) a lot has been written about how ultra-processed foods can cause heart disease, cancer and undermine overall health.

But what about cellulite? We have made it clear on this blog that there is a big overlap between Western civilisation diseases (diabetes, heart disease, cancer etc) and cellulite. Sure, cellulite does not kill but the same things that cause those diseases to a large extent also cause cellulite. There is no complete overlap but there is a quite extensive one.

Ultra-processed foods (UPF), i.e. the exact opposite for fresh, ‘clean’ foods, rob food from all its nutrients to leave almost empty calories and a host of chemicals.

Ultra-processed foods are rich in trans fats, saturated fats, ultra-processed fats, various types of sugars, refined carbs, lots of questionable chemicals (stabilisers, emulsifiers, flavourings, taste enhancers, sweeteners etc) and lots and lots of microplastics, courtesy of their packaging.

Plus, ultra-processed foods are poor in enzymes (which are only available in fresh foods), vitamins, polyphenols, carotenoids, fibre etc.

All in all, ultra-processed foods are the definition of cellulite-causing foods.

Examples of ultra-processed foods

Examples of ultra-processed foods include fried food, ice cream, crisps, confectionery, pastries, cakes, biscuits, margarines, spreads, breakfast cereals, cereal bars, energy bars, carbonated drinks (except sparking water), energy drinks, milk drinks, fruit yogurts, fruit drinks, meat and chicken extracts, instant sauces, vegan ‘meat’, vegan ‘cheese’, infant formulas, powdered or liquid ‘slimming’ meals, poultry and fish nuggets/sticks, sausages, burgers, hot dogs, powdered and packaged instant soups, noodles and desserts and a whole lot of similar nutritional junk.

As you can see from the above list, ultra-processed foods are not only found in the supermarket or in fast food joints but even in high-end restaurants.

How can ultra-processed foods cause cellulite?

Consuming a lot of ultra-processed foods will inevitably result in inflammation, glycation, free radical damage, fat accumulation, water retention and hormone disruption, all of which are factors of cellulite - and overall poor health.

So cooking at home from scratch with raw ingredients, not with sachets, pouches, tins and cartons, is essential to maintain both good health and cellulite-free thighs.

Have a skin tightening / cellulite treatment in London with the experts

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