Cellulite Fighting Foods #20: Papaya

Papaya is one of those tropical fruits you either love or hate, thanks to its strong flavor and smell. If you can stomach the fruit, it's an excellent one to eat to fight cellulite. Papaya is one of the best sources of Vitamin C, but a form that your body can easily digest and absorb. Getting more Vitamin C in your diet is the best way to increase production of collagen, which in turn protects your skin from the microdamage that leads to cellulite forming.   [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Source: consciouscooking.com[/caption] Papaya is also effective at fighting tissue damage, and the Vitamin C in the papaya can stop fat from accumulating beneath your skin. By preventing fat buildup, you essentially stop cellulite from being a problem in the first place. Plus, papaya can help to diminish the visibility of the cellulite. Bonus benefits: Papaya helps to strengthen your blood vessels, boost circulation, promote elasticity of your arteries and veins, aid in digestion, fight inflammation, improve immune function, fight the degeneration of your eye cells, protect your joints from rheumatoid arthritis, and prevent prostate cancer.   Featured Image Source:www.celkau.in Resources: http://healthiack.com/foods/25-top-anti-cellulite-foods , http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=47