Clear Skin Diet

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How food helps skin

Just as nutritious foods fuel your immune system so it can fight infection, they support your skin's defenses too. They give skin the power it needs to help battle acne - causing bacteria. See the guide below for the best -- and worst -- eats for clear, healthy skin.

GOOD
These foods and nutrients can help your skin fight bacteria that causes acne. Try to include two from each group daily.

Fatty Acids:
wild salmon (3oz)
cod (3 oz)
flaxseeds (1/4 c)
almonds (1/4 c)
Why: fatty acids help skin retain water so it glows and they also soothe stressed-out skin.

Whole grains
brown rise (1/2 c)
wild rice (1/2 c)
barley (1/2 c)
whole wheat bread (1 slice)
Why: The fiber in these grains flushes out toxins and helps to keep skin clear.

Vitamin B6
cauliflower (1/2 c)
sunflower seeds (1/4 c)
walnuts (1/4 c)
avocado (1/4 c)
Why: Unbalanced hormones can lead to acne -- foods with B6 can help keep hormone levels in balance

Fruits
any fruits -- your choice (1 c)
Why: Fruit has phytonutrients (antioxidants) and vitamins, which all help maintain good skin health.

BAD
These nutrient poor foods contain substances that can cause skin reactions that lead to acne. Cut out or reduce.

Caffeine
Coffee
Tea
Colas
Energy Drinks
Why: Carreine is dehydrating and skin needs H2O to flush away acne causing impurities.

Sugar
candy
soda
desserts
syrup
Why: Research shows that sugary foods promote inflammation, damaging skin cells and causing acne.

Processed Foods
hot dogs
canned soup
TV dinners
instant noodles
Why: These have unhealthy fats and carbs, which also cause inflammation that damages skin and promotes acne.

greasy foods
chips
fried foods
fast food
margarine
Why: Trans-fatty acids can boost the reduction of hormones, which can lead to acne.