The Japanese anti-cellulite diet
Try some thigh-slimming tips from the other side of the world, for a look at why Japanese women never seem to have cellulite... In the Land of the Rising Sun, it's all about balance! Vital energy gouerns diet and digestion, which is why the Japanese divide foods into two groups: foods which help body to get rid of toxins (yin), and those which stimulate the metabolism (yang). A well-balanced meal will help fight cellulite and re-align the mind and body.
Yin:
Green vegetables are yin foods. Some, likes asparagus and artichoke cleanse the liver, while others, like lettuce, cabbage and green beans give it a boost. Black radish is excellent for the gall-bladder, while white radish helps eliminate excess fat. In Japan, they are eaten just like carrots, grated or chopped. Pulses are also yin foods, and some, like millet, have a diuretic action. Barley helps to cleanse the body of animal fats, which we often accumulate in the winter months.
Yang:
leaweed: kouchan (on sale in healthfood shops and Asian supermarkets) is full of minerals and nori is used in sushi to help the body break down animal fats. Raw fish (sashimi), is a great source of lean protein, which stimulates the metabolism.
Without becoming a Japanese food obsessive, eating foods which will help get rid of toxins will cleanse your body, keep you healthy and kickstart your metabolism.
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