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ACNE DIET

Your diet does affect acne breakouts. There s a direct association of glycemic index of food and acne. Studies show that high protein and low glycemic  index diet dramatically improved acne.

acne diet

  

Acne diet-What not to eat

  

1. Cow's milk- contains growth hormones that may cause blocking of pores by overgrowth of skin cells. It may spike blood sugar levels that increase inflammation. It increases insulin levels which enhances production of skin oils.

  

2. Sugar- overall sugar intake throughout the day is directly related to acne breakouts

  

3. High glycemic foods are the ones that breakdown quickly in the body, triggers insulin spikes and raise blood sugar levels. Foods with high glycemic index- white bread, cereals, white rice, potato chips, cookies and cakes.

  

Foods with low glycemic index- vegetables, whole grains, sweet potatoes, and most fruits.

  

4. Junk food and fast food - create inflammation in body leading  to pimples. When  eating out choose wisely and go for salads and yogurt.

  

5 Chocolate- though dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, it should be consumed in moderation.

  

 

  

Acne diet -What to eat

  

1. Omega 3 fatty acids rich food  like fish, walnut, flaxseeds decrease inflammation. The western diet contains too much omega 6 fatty acids which are harmful to body.

  

2. Green tea- is filled with antioxidants that can protect us from enviromental stress factors.

  

3. Zinc is very useful part of acne diet . Zinc rich foods   are oysters, toasted wheat germ,  roasted  pumpkin seeds and dried watermelon seeds, quinoa .

  

4. Fruits and vegetables  contain beta carotene which naturally  decrease skin oils and are anti inflammatory, thus form important part of acne diet.

  

5. Probiotics- decrease gut inflammation.