Glycemic index of 50- 60: Orange juice, Bananas, Sweet potato, Oat bran, Brown rice, Popcorn, Mangoes, Boiled potatoes
a) Vitamin A - red bell peppers, mangoes, carrots, cantaloupes, sweet potatoes. This vitamin A acts synergistically with the other potent antioxidant selenium.
2. Increase Foods Rich in Chromium
Chromium helps pimples heal quickly and aids glucose metabolism. Food sources of chromium include brown rice, meat and whole grains.
b) Vitamin C - citrus fruits like oranges, guavas, strawberries, melons, avocados, tomatoes. Vitamins C also helps reduce acne scarring.
c) Vitamin E – almonds, dark green vegetables, avocados, sunflower seeds, eggs and vegetable oils like olive oil, sunflower oil, canola oil and maize oil. Vitamins E also reduces acne scarring.
3. Increase Foods Rich in Antioxidants
Antioxidants like vitamins A, C, E and the mineral selenium protect the skin by neutralizing free radicals from UV radiation, pollution and cigarette smoke which damage the skin. Perfect food sources of antioxidants include:
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d) Selenium – meat, garlic, onions, nuts like almonds and brazil nuts.
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