Unhealthy eating habits tend to affect your skin's
health from the inside of your body. Any person with acne should
know that a healthy diet would help to keep your acne under control,
the natural way.
People believed that eating too much chocolate or fatty food could
cause acne. This is only partly true. Although eating the wrong
foods can worsen acne, it is not the direct cause of acne.
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When eating food that contain
high levels of oil, saturated fats, sugar or salt, the liver struggles
to get rid of the excess amount of toxins and hormones in the body.
The body then produces more oil than usual and it is this excess
amount of oil that causes acne to develop.
There are some foods that you should avoid and other foods that
you should try to implement in your daily diet plan. We will be
taking a look at what to eat and what to avoid for the best acne
diet.
What to Avoid
Food that causes toxins to build up in your intestines will strain
the liver and cause the sebaceous glands to secrete more oil. The
excess amount of oil causes the skin's pores to become clogged and
that results in acne. Food that you should avoid includes the following:
Dairy Foods and Liquids
Dairy products are mostly made up of hormones. These hormones interfere
with your body's natural hormonal process and therefor you should
limit your intake of milk and other dairy products like cheese or
yoghurt
Grease, Oil, Salt, Sugar and Saturated Fats
Food containing high levels of these will cause a toxin build-up
in your intestines that are not easily reduced.
Coffee or other Products with Caffeine
Although caffeine would not cause acne, it tends to increase your
stress level and could have many negative side effects, including
bad skin health.
Food with Hormones
Plants and animals are given hormones to help them grow faster.
These hormones are taken in with the foods we eat and increase the
body's natural hormone levels and eventually an imbalance of hormones.
What to Eat
Some foods contain substances that will help the liver to remove
some of the waste and cleaning your body. These foods include the
following:
Apples
Apples are high in fibre and that is exactly what your body needs.
The fibre helps your body to get rid of toxins in your intestines.
These toxins are a perfect breeding place for bacteria that produce
mycotoxins.
Whole-grains
Whole-grain foods also contain high levels of fibre and will have
the same effect as the apples, mentioned above.
Zinc
You should eat food that contains zinc as much as possible. Whole
grains, eggs and nuts are the food known to contain the most zinc.
Zinc is a natural antioxidant that will help to improve your immune
system, your health and your skin's complexion.
Beetroot
Beetroot has exceptional liver cleansing properties and you should
know by now what an important role your liver plays in internal
cleansing of your body.
Vegetables, Nuts and Fruit
Nutrients and Vitamins are found in fresh fruit and vegetables as
well as in some nuts. It is essential to maintain a high level of
vitamins and nutrients to prevent acne. Tomatoes, apricots and carrots
have high levels of Vitamin A. Broccoli and Almonds contain Vitamin
E that the body uses to repair your skin. Vitamin B2 is found in
meat, eggs and fish, while avocados, lean meat and peanuts contain
Vitamin B3.
Milk Thistle
This is a herb that protects your liver from any damage caused by
alcohol, toxins or viruses. Try to have some milk thistle on a daily
basis for strengthening your liver.
Fish & Lean Proteins
Your body needs proteins, but it should be lean meat and should
be eaten moderately. Chicken and fish are known as lean proteins
and will give your skin a new level of health.
Nuts
Nuts are generally known to contain natural oils and vitamins that
the body needs for a healthy looking skin.
Water
Increase your daily water intake. Drinking enough water, about 8
to 10 glasses per day, will result in improvement of your skin's
complexion and the overall health of your body. The reason for this
is because water is the best natural cleanser of your body and your
skin.
Your skin is the largest organ of your body and that is why your
diet will have a great influence on your skin. Healthy foods could
help your body to eliminate the waste from inside, while unhealthy
foods work the opposite way. A healthy acne diet is the best natural
acne treatment available and it will show results fairly quickly,
usually within one or two weeks. |
