HEALTHY BODY
Eating to Treat Acne
Dietary modifications that you can institute to treat acne naturally include: Glycemic index of less than 20: Peanuts, Broccoli, Cucumber, Green beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Tomatoes
1. Eat Foods With A Glycemic Index Of Less Than 70
Acne has been called diabetes of the skin due to the relationship between blood sugar levels and acne eruptions. Therefore, avoid foods with high glycemic indexes like candy, white bread, French fries, mashed potatoes, white flour cakes and doughnuts because they make the blood glucose sugar levels rise rapidly. This rise makes the pancreas produce more insulin in order to regulate the blood glucose level. The resultant increased insulin level also stimulates the oil glands of the skin to produce sebum (oil) which, if in excess, contributes to clogging the skin pore and the development of whiteheads and blackheads. Therefore, increase your consumption of low glycemic index foods and preferably those with a glycemic index of less than 70. These include:
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Glycemic index of 20- 30: Cherries, Soy milk
Glycemic index of 30- 40: Whole wheat spaghetti, Apples, Pears
Glycemic index of 40-50: Apple juice, All bran cereal, Oranges, Carrot juice, Macaroni, Pineapple juice, Multi grain bread
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