Diet and Acne
Most people with acne attempt to treat their irritated skin with external face washes, soaps, lotions and treatments. The best way to treat acne is by changing how you eat and by getting rid of acne causing ingredients such as fried foods.
A diet rich in naturally wholesome foods such as fruits, whole grains, beans, and vegetables is the first recommendation for treating acne. Foods such as milk, milk products, margarine, shortening and other synthetically hydrogenated vegetable oils as well as fried foods which contain trans-fatty acids should be avoided.
It is possible the widespread acne condition in the US is directly attributable to the American diet. Americans will tend to enjoy fried foods in fairly large quantities which are usually cooked in the most harmful oils and fats. Not all fats are bad, however the fats most typical Americans eat such as what’s in ice cream, cheese, bacon and milk, will make them more prone to developing acne and skin issues.
Acne cannot really be treated using creams and soaps because the root of the condition lies beneath the skin. Skin blemishes and pimples are caused by bacteria and other irritants embedded under the skin’s oil glands and hair follicles, these are generally a result of hygiene and improper diet, including too much processed fatty, fried and sugary.
A healthy skin diet will emphasize raw and steamed vegetables, in particular green leafy vegetables containing valuable trace minerals which are rich in fiber. Fresh green vegetables are critical. Include in your complex carbohydrates, such as brown rice, whole-grain bread and potatoes as well as lean protein sources. Fiber rich foods help to ensure a clean gastrointestinal tract, this is particularly important in the treatment of acne. Consume three healthy meals a day which provide important nutrients and decrease you cravings for sugary or greasy fried foods. Foods rich in vitamin A, like apricots, watermelon, and broccoli, as well as foods like lean beef, nuts, beans and whole grains that are rich in zinc can also be helpful in reducing acne breakouts.It’s imperative to consume plenty of water to help in flushing the toxins, which contribute to breakouts.
