Diet & Acne

What's eating you?

What most acne sufferers have in common is the Western diet. The Western diet is loaded with processed foods. Processed foods are known to cause a sharp rise in insulin levels. So what does this have to do with your skin? Well, insulin is one of the major hormones involved in your body's production of sebum. Sebum acts as a skin protector. This is at its normal level. If insulin levels are high, too much sebum is produced. This excess sebum will often clog your pores. Clogged pores cause acne breakouts. Control your insulin level and you control your acne breakouts. It's just that simple.

Low Glycemic Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a vital part of our health. Carbohydrates provide the body with energy and regulate glucose (blood sugar) levels. You're probably thinking, why not avoid carbohydrates and be acne free? Avoiding all carbohydrates is not an ideal alternative to fighting acne. Not all carbohydrates are bad. A healthier choice would be to adapt a diet that includes low glycemic carbohydrates. Low glycemic carbohydrates do not raise blood sugar levels at the same rate as high glycemic carbohydrates. This makes eating low glycemic carbohydrates a win-win situation. By eating low glycemic carbohydrates your body receives the health benefits of carbohydrates while keeping insulin at healthy levels. For more information about low glycemic carbohydrates,  click here. 

Lean Protein

Another key element to acne free skin is protein. Red meat provides the best absorption of iron and zinc. Iron is essential for maintaining healthy skin. Acne sufferers often have low levels of zinc. Zinc has antimicrobial properties that are essential in fighting acne and other skin afflictions. Red meat and animal proteins are also rich in Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 helps rejuvenate and repair skin cells. Red meat, fish and poultry do not affect blood sugar levels. Include a source of lean protein with every meal to help stabilize blood sugar levels. For more information about lean proteins, click here. 

Healthy Fats

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Water

Our bodies are made up of over 60% water. Just as other body organs depend on water for optimum care, so does our skin. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water is recommended for the proper functioning of body systems. Most importantly, water is essential in eliminating toxins from the body. Water also helps to keep the immune system operating properly. If the immune system is weaken by excess toxins, skin eruptions are soon to come. 

Exercise

Exercise is important to skin and overall health. Just as with water, exercise helps to cleanse the body of harmful toxins. Exercise is also beneficial in reducing stress. Stress is another factor behind acne breakouts. Stress stimulates the hormones associated with sebum production. The extra sebum produced during stressful times worsens acne. Regular exercise also lower insulin levels. Ideally, acne sufferers should engage in aerobic exercise at least 4-5 days a week. Yoga is also an excellent addition to any stress reducing exercise routine. 

The Cookbook

The right diet, drinking plenty of water and exercising are the keys to a glowing complexion. The cookbook focuses on low-glycemic carbohydrates, lean proteins and healthy fats. The Cookbook is more than a collection of recipes. Download it to an internet capable device, and it becomes an interactive cookbook. All recipes are linked to additional nutritional information, video tutorials, and reviews. 

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