Acne And Diet - Is There
A Connection?

Acne is the outward result of something that's not quite right inside the body.

This could be due to a build up of toxins in the system, so eating the foods that help us detox is definitely a good place to start.

Now this is where you have to be honest with yourself.

Are you eating all the wrong things? Fast foods and lots of sugar puts weight on some people, while for others it can result in skin problems.

It doesn't take much soul searching, if you're eating poorly you probably know it already. Whether or not you believe that there is a connection between acne and diet, it will do no harm to adopt better eating habits.

Good Foods For Treating Acne :

So if you're a chocolate lover, there's no need to panic. OK, it's never a good idea to overdo the chocolate, and fast foods are not very healthy, but you don't have to be a slave to your diet, just try to be sensible.


 Raw foods are good. Eating raw fruit and vegetables is a great way to  detox. If you can manage to go for short periods eating nothing else      but raw fruit and veg, you'll see great improvement in your skin.

 Red beets are also good. They help clean out poison toxins that have  built up in the liver, thin the blood, and improve circulation.

 Fish oils and dairy products are a good source of vitamin A, which is  good for removing toxins, strengthening the skin’s protective tissue,      and reducing the amount of sebum (oil) produced by the body.

 Whole grains, eggs, meat and fish contain vitamin B2, which is good for  reducing stress levels, and also helps to maintain healthy looking skin.

 Whole grains, eggs, mushrooms and nuts have Zinc, which is a good  antioxidant. It helps to regulate the oil glands, and is also good for      healing skin tissue, which will cut down the risk of acne scarring.

 Getting away from food, water is also important, as dehydration can  be a contributing factor to an acne outbreak. Try to get into the habit      of drinking plenty of water, it works wonders for the skin.

 With this kind of diet it's not unusual to see your acne get worse  before it gets better, but stick with it and you'll reap the benefits.


Working on the inside of your body first, will help your acne problem, of that there's no doubt. With the research I've done to date I'm certain that there is definitely a connection between acne and diet. I'm also convinced that the right kind of diet is the key to help get rid of acne permanently.





Here's a brief excerpt from one acne and diet study :

One group followed the typical Western teen diet of refined and highly processed carbohydrate foods while the other group ate a more natural diet higher in protein and low-GI foods such as wholegrain bread, pasta and legumes.

"Those on the low-GI (*glycemic index) diet reduced facial acne by 50 per cent, and showed improvements in their self-esteem and overall wellbeing," Dr Smith said. [Source : RMIT University, Australia]

*The Glycemic Index is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. A low GI diet is good for treating acne.

Examples of low GI foods are :

Fruits and vegetables (except potatoes, watermelon), grainy breads, pasta, legumes/pulses, milk, yoghurt, products extremely low in carbohydrates (some cheeses, nuts, cooking oil) [Source : Wikipedia]

Good news and bad news : Chocolate is low GI, but high in fat :-)

That's it for acne and diet, but there are other factors that you should deal with. See How To Eat Away Your Acne And Enjoy Your Food.

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