 A healthy diet is important for improving raw materials for healthy skin. Diet plays no role in acne treatment in most patients, but even large amounts of certain food have not clinically exacerbated acne. Of course, that does not mean you should make a habit of eating foods high in sugar or fat. The skin is the body’s largest organ, so what is good for the rest of you will be good for your skin, too.
Avoid - refined cereals and grains including bread with enriched or refined white flour, dairy products, any kind of soda drinks - diet or regular, French fries or white potatoes, coffee, sugar and candy.
Eat - grilled, baked, broiled or lightly sauteed meat, seafood, fish and poultry. Baked, steamed, broiled vegetables minimize white potatoes. All fruit excepting acidic fruits like grapefruit, limes, lemons and oranges, nuts and seeds in their natural state. Drink tea and herbal teas without caffeine. Eat boiled eggs. Use just an olive oil. Breads and cereals made from wholegrain. Eat sparingly - dark chocolate, decaf coffee, honey, butter, heavy cream and fried food.
Nutrients for healthy skin:
• Vitamin A. Naturally occurring Vitamin A, or as retinol, is usually found in fish oils, dairy and liver products. The Vitamin A produced by plants is also known as Beta-carotene and is found in orange fruits and vegetable such as yams, carrots, cantaloupe and apricots and as well as green vegetables like parsley, spinach and kale. Extremely high doses of Vitamin A are toxic, so don't overdo it.
• Vitamin B-2. Stress has been known to aggravate existing cases of acne, and Vitamin B-2 is often helpful lessen stress. Food with a high concentration of B-2 includes in eggs, meat, grains, fish, milk and leafy green vegetables.
• Vitamin B-3 improves circulation and promoting healthy skin. It is usually found in peanuts, eggs, liver, avocados and lean meats. It also reduces the cholesterol level in the blood and helps you metabolize protein, sugar and fat increasing your energy through proper utilization of food.
• Vitamin E. Vitamin E is found in almonds, broccoli, peanuts, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and vegetable oils. It is a powerful antioxidant, which protects your cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of the body’s metabolism.
• Zinc. The antioxidant zinc is known as a vitamin that increases the immune system, improving overall health that is reflected by the skin. Zinc is found in nuts, eggs, whole grains and mushrooms.
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