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Best Diet to Prevent Acne & Pimples | Foods to Eat & Avoid

Acne and pimple are the most common skin problem faced by the wide range of individuals. In some cases, it may be due to skin nature, pollution, hormonal changes and lack of skin care. On the other hand, these issues can arise due to change in diet and type of food taken by the person. Here some information about type of food which lead to acne and pimples.

1. What foods cause acne and pimples?

  •           Food that includes sugary foods, processed snacks for instance cakes, cookies, chips these are high glycemic food which increases insulin levels lead to raise in sebum production on the skin.
  •       Excessive caffeine and energy drink which can cause dehydration of skin and up surges the stress hormone that will worsen the acnes.
  •        Consumption of low amount of water will be another cause for worsening of acnes.

    2. What to eat to stop growing pimples?

  •        Hydration of body with water will be the first thing to follow as a habit.
  •       Intake of coconut water, aloe vera juice will helpful as they have rich in potassium and for glowing skin.
  •       Eating yogurt, cucumber will helpful in balancing gut microbes, and cucumber helpful in flushing out toxins and keep the skin fresh.

    3. Common daily diet as a schedule to combat with acne and pimples?

 

Day 1

  • Intake of oatmeal with chia seeds, walnuts with green tea.
  • Take handful of almond and sunflower seeds.

 

Day 2

  • Yogurt with flaxseeds and honey.
  • Cucumber with watermelon will be helpful.

 

Day 3

  • Include eggs with whole grain toast and avocado.
  • Take sprouts and handful of blueberries.

 

Day 4

  • Take coconut water and banana
  • Cucumber with watermelon as snacks.

 

Day 5

  • Take almond milk and fresh berries.
  • Take cucumber, stir- boiled broccoli with carrots.

 

Day 6

  • Intake of oatmeal with chia seeds, walnuts with herbal tea.
  • Take carrot and cucumber as snacks.

Consider these important things along with the diet:

  •        Drink 2-3 litres of water daily.
  •        Avoid sugary and processed foods.
  •        Get enough sleep and manage stress.
  •        Eat good antioxidant rich food along with Vit A and E food.

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