Our eating habits play a big role in the condition of acne-prone skin. You have to take care of what you eat, because certain foods may aggravate the problem, which we all are trying to eliminate. In this article, we will talk about certain types of foods that may cause acne, so it’s better to not include them in your diet.
Besides eating properly, you have to remember to take good care of your skin, by cleansing your skin properly, following skin care routine for oily skin, which should be consulted with your doctor and by incorporating some healthy activities into your lifestyle.
You have to realize how big an impact proper eating has on one’s life and the condition of our body. Please get familiar with the list of foods that can have a bad influence on your skin condition, reconsider the current eating habits and decide if there is anything you could do to change it for the better. And yes, we know it’s not easy to give up some of the foods…
So let’s go to the most important part…
List of foods to Avoid:
- Nuts – and products that are made with nuts: such as peanut butter
- Chocolates – in any forms
- Cola and other dark drinks
- Salty foods – example: french fries, chips and other. If you want to eat salt, please use it while cooking
- Pizza
- Dairy products – for dairy products lovers it’s not easy but it’s great to avoid milk, yogurts and ice creams at least for a while.
- Sugar – it may cause acne problems, so try to get rid of sweet products from your diet
- Less fried foods – less, cause there are mixed opinions about fried food and if it causes acne, but it’s something you should certainly check.
In the list you can find “less fried foods” – it is recommended to remove fried foods from your diet for some days and see how your body reacts when you’re young, you’re often tempted by greasy fast foods, however, it may be wrong food for your skin. Give yourself time off fried foods and put away sugar products. If after a month your skin starts looking better, you will know if it’s worth staying on a healthier diet.
Feel that there is nothing left to eat? Wrong! Here are some foods you should add to your diet.
List of Foods to Include in Your Diet:
- Meat
- Chicken
- Fish
- Vegetables and fruits
- Cereals and grains
- Coffee and tea
What else you can do to help with your acne problem? You may want to try some homemade treatments, and find out what vitamins and minerals are essential for acne-prone skin.
