Acne diets? Does eating specific food cause or help prevent acne?
That is the question we need to answer. Although labeled as one of the acne myths, I can tell you
from personal experience that eating healthy not only made me feel better, but it assisted
in keeping the breakouts low.
Also, I can tell you that certain foods seemed to make me break out more often. Coincidence?
Perhaps? However, let’s dig a little deeper into acne diets and see if they can help as one of the
natural acne cures.
Q: Does diet play a role with acne?
Per the experts, acne is not caused by food and following a certain diet will not clear your skin. While some people feel that their acne is aggravated by certain foods, particularly chocolate, colas, peanuts, shellfish and some fatty foods, there is no scientific evidence that suggests food causes or influences acne. Our advice is to avoid the foods that you feel worsen your acne situation and it’s only good sense to eat healthy foods that will aid in your internal and external health (including your skin).
On the other hand, here is what other experts have said:
For years, the common belief was diet had absolutely no effect on acne. Turns out, it may have been wrong. After an extensive study, researchers believe carbohydrates with a high glycemic index, which cause glucose and insulin levels to spike, may influence the development and severity of acne. Conversely, a diet high in protein and carbohydrates with a low glycemic index seemed to improve acne breakouts.
They do state that more acne diets research needs to be done, but these findings are certainly interesting as this challenges all prior belief - well we did once think the earth was flat right?
Q: What should I eat and/or avoid when trying to treat my acne?
*Less dairy - cheese especially seemed to have an effect on me.
*Less grains - these apparently affect mineral absorption.
*Caffeine and chocolate - eat less or none of these. Coffee never bothered me, but soda certainly did.
*High sugar foods should be avoided.
*Acidic foods seem to help with breakouts
*Protein - this includes meats, beans, chicken, fish, etc…
*Fruits - Apples are supposed to work well.
Q: So, is diet alone going to clear your acne?
Probably not, but it will help you in the short run and long run throughout your system. You will feel better, have more energy, and hopefully your skin will look and feel clean and clear!
Q: So, what is the best way to treat acne?
We have found that a combination of things assist in helping your acne. Acne diets, a skin care regimen, an acne treatment, and other things that you must do to keep your skin clear of stinking acne. You may want to consider a system flush and trying water filtration.
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We hope this sheds some light on whether acne diets do you any good when trying to battle acne. It seems to play a role one way shape of form. Good luck!
To acne free skin,
Joe