Cellulite-Busting Smoothies and Other Drinks (Recipes)

Are you desperate to find recipes for cellulite-busting smoothies and other drink recipes that can be helpful for women (and men) who suffer from cellulite? Look no further than our collection of the best cellulite-busting drink recipes! This section offers a variety of anti-cellulite smoothie recipes and other detoxifying drink recipes that feature some of the best cellulite busting ingredients. But before you get that Vitamix or NutriBullet out of your kitchen cabinet and start blending, you may want to browse the page The Anti-Cellulite Diet Plan and the page 27 Best Anti-Cellulite Foods in order to learn the basics of how certain dietary habits and foods can help fight cellulite.

Scandinavian Blueberry Soup

In Scandinavia, blueberry soup is a popular treat that can be served warm as an appetizer or chilled as a dessert. But the benefits of blueberry soup extend far beyond its culinary use. Due to their high concentration of anthocyanins, blueberries contribute to the health of the collagen matrix by neutralizing enzymes that destroy connective tissue and by scavenging free radicals.

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Fat-Burning Hot Chocolate

Good news for chocolate lovers: Pure cocoa powder, like the one used in this hot chocolate recipe, contains phytochemicals that suppress appetite. The cayenne pepper featured in this hot chocolate not only adds a spicy peppery twist, but it also promotes weight loss. Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, a phytochemical that is well known for its ability to increase the rate at which the body burns energy, making it an excellent weight-loss aid.

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Refreshing Cucumber Smoothie with Probiotic Bacteria

A smoothie doesn't always have to be sweet. This refreshing sugar-free smoothie is perfect for hot summer days and an excellent choice of drink for anyone concerned about cellulite. While low in calories, this delicious smoothie is packed with calcium and iodine, a stellar mineral combo for fighting cellulite.

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Cucumber Honeydew Smoothie

This delectable smoothie is low in calories while rich in calcium and iodine, two super minerals for fighting cellulite. And the best thing is, this anti-cellulite smoothie is very easy to make: you just throw the ingredients into a Vitamix or NutriBullet – or any other high-powered blender – and blend until smooth.

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Minty Pear Cooler

Pears, once referred to as the "gift of the gods", contain a fair amount of iodine which is necessary for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency can result in sluggish thyroid activity which in turn can lead to weight gain or hinder weight loss. Furthermore, iodine is believed to be helpful in draining toxins that could aggravate cellulite. Also the pectin in pears helps flush out harmful substances.

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Pear Frost with a Ginger Twist

Pears are rich in iodine which helps prevent an under-active thyroid, one of the most common causes of weight problems. What's more, iodine, together with the pectin found in pears, helps drain toxins that could aggravate cellulite. The ginger in this drink acts as a digestive aid and improves circulation, which in turn can help rid the body of cellulite.

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Catechin-Rich Ice Tea

Research suggests that the catechins found in green tea promote weight loss and help prevent breakdown of collagen. This anti-cellulite drink recipe uses loose tea leaves and advises a fairly long brewing time, both of which improve the release of catechins from green tea leaves. Lemon juice, rich in vitamin C, further improves the availability of catechins.

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Green Tea and Pineapple Smoothie

This recipe pairs pineapple, a time-honored cellulite buster, with green tea famous for its weight-loss benefits. In addition, the fresh ginger root this recipe calls for helps rev up metabolism, aid digestion, and improve circulation, which in turn can help rid the body of cellulite.

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Pineapple and Banana Smoothie

This pleasantly sweet smoothie combines bananas and pineapple, two fruits that are famous for their ability to fight water retention, which is often associated with cellulite. Furthermore, bananas stimulate healthy blood circulation, ensuring that skin cells receive the nutrients they require and ridding the body of toxins that may be responsible for cellulite build up.

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Banana Cantaloupe Smoothie

The delicious combination of banana, cantaloupe, and buttermilk in this smoothie packs a powerful punch of cellulite fighting and skin smoothing nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, iodine, and potassium.

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For more recipes that can help you tackle cellulite, go to the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Fighting Cellulite.