Fueling & Fighting Acne

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Have you ever considered how the foods you eat can effect acne? When we think of factors contributing to acne, we often times think it's hormone-related and out of our control. While it's true that acne is hormone-related, the foods you eat directly impact hormone production in your body. Therefore, what you eat can have a large impact on your acne. The good news is- you have control over what foods you put in your mouth and making a few small changes to your diet can help your acne tremendouly.
Foods Fueling Acne 1. Diets high in sugar can cause acne breakouts to occur more frequently and more severely. When there is an excess amount of sugar in the bloodstream, the hormone, insulin, rises and causes other hormones in the body to rise as well. As a result, sugar intake directly impacts many hormone levels, indirectly impacting acne production. Sweets and sodas are two of the most popular souces of sugar that increase blood sugars and fuel the production of acne. 2. Dairy consumption, especially milk, has also been positively associated with acne. The more dairy or milk you consume, the worse your acne can be. A potential reason for this can be explained by the presence of hormones from the pregnant cow in their milk. When we drink milk, their hormones interact with our hormones in the body causing acne production. ~ Keep reading to learn which foods are thought to fight against acne ~
Foods Fighting Acne 1. High-fiber foods such as oatmeal, apples, beans, lentils, and whole grains are thought to improve the frequency and severity of acne breakouts. A possible reason for this rerlationship is that fiber helps to improve blood sugar, which in turn helps regulate hormones and keep them from drastically fluctuating. 2. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids can also help to fight acne by reducing inflammation in your body. They also lower certain proteins in your body that are linked to acne (IGF-1). Common foods high in omega-3's are fish (salmon, tuna, herring, sardines), nuts (almonds, walnuts) and seeds (chia seeds, flaxseed). If you struggle with acne, I challenge you to start paying attention to the kinds of foods you're eating (or not eating) and how it's affecting the severity of your breakouts. Everybody's body responds and reacts differently to nutrients in certain foods. It's a game of trial and error, and if you can figure out which foods fuel and which foods fight, small changes in your diet can make a big difference in your skin. G.G. Sources: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/ss/slideshow-acne-best-worst-foods https://www.benefiber.com/fiber-in-your-life/daily-fiber-intake/top-10-high-fiber-foods/ https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/

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  1. OliviaFebruary 3, 2023 at 9:58 AM

    I love learning about the effects of nutrition beyond weight and fitness! Excellent topic!

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  2. Alana WilliamsFebruary 4, 2023 at 8:14 PM

    I loved this! Thanks for sharing :)

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