Skin Care And The Right Diet

2011-07-06T05:38:00.000-07:00

Food is a very important component when it comes to having a strong immune system and preventing sickness. Eating the right kinds of food can also prevent skin blemishes including acne which can occur at any age.

Below is what should be eaten in moderation for effective skin care; especially for acne prone skin.

Excessive Meat Consumption

An excessive meat diet is harmful for our health. It not only narrows our arteries but also, there are times that the meat you eat has added hormones which do not agree with the skin causing acne breakouts.
If you rely on a strong meat diet and are prone to acne breakouts, it may be a good idea to read the ingredients to ensure that there is the minimum possible amount of preservatives and additives.

Fried Foods

Too much consumption of fried foods cause eruptions on the surface of the skin as there is too much acid in the blood.

Dairy Products/ Sugars/Refined Carbohydrates

Eating an excess of refined carbohydrates; white bread, pasta, rice, flour and sugar leads to an insulin-like growth which encourages the skin to secrete sebum. This substance in turn encourages the growth of bacteria which then leads to acne.

Coffee/ Soft Drinks

Drinking excessive amounts of the above lead to the creation of stress hormones. This is harmful to acne prone skin.
Here is what is recommended for effective skin care:

Whole grains/ Brown Rice/Oats

Whole grains contain magnesium, Vitamin E, B and minerals which are good for your skin. Brown rice contains amino acids which are very useful in helping rebuild skin tissues. If you are going through a nasty breakout of acne, try eating oats with raisins or honey. They have an anti-inflammatory effect on skin.

Seeds and Nuts

This is one component of our diets which we either do not know much about or just choose to ignore from our diet. Flax seeds for example are an excellent source for omega 3 oil; which is an essential component for healthy living. Omega 3 is also an anti-inflammatory oil, which is good for acne prone skin. Sesame seeds are another food source for reducing the swelling of acne. Sunflower seeds are good for dry skin care.

A rule of thumb is to try eating the nuts raw to get the best out of them and keeping the quality of minerals and nutrients intact.

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Skin Care And The Right Diet