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Revitalizing Acne-free Diet

Nicks J
Skin nourishing foods form an integral part of acne-free diet plan. Diet to prevent and get rid of acne involves exclusion of fried foods and carbonated drinks.
In today's hectic schedule that is literally tied to clocks, people tend to ignore what they eat. Fast foods and unhealthy fried snacks is usually the first choice to curb hunger pangs. Well, these popular foodstuffs may have a lip smacking taste but they eventual cause skin problems like acne in the long run. Acne that causes pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads responds quite well when the focus is more on eating healthy foods.

What to Eat

Healthy Foods

Green vegetables top the list of healthy foods and so are highly recommended to keep skin problems at bay. Green leafy vegetables nourish and rejuvenate the skin. Be it improving skin health or keeping the skin beautiful for years to come, eating vegetables like kale, spinach, and broccoli on a daily basis is definitely a good option.
Olive oil is also considered to be good for skin health. So, cooking in olive oil is recommended to enhance the appearance of the skin. Fish contains omega-3 essential fatty acids that are good anti-inflammatory agents. No wonder acne patients eating fish in moderation experience considerable amount of improvement in their skin.
Fruits too can contribute to keep the skin healthy. Fruits like apples, cantaloupes, grapes, apricots, berries, and cherries are high in essential nutrients and do an excellent job of purifying the blood, promoting healthy function of the kidneys and liver, and ensuring regular bowel movement.
All these health benefits play a major role to keep the skin in good condition free from acne. Grapes, although sweet contain natural sugar, hence are unlikely to worsen acne. Its high water content is what works to clear this skin problem.

Water

Acne control or prevention is next to impossible without adequate water intake. A healthy glowing skin cannot be achieved unless the person is drinking water in sufficient amounts. So, make sure to drink 1.5-2 liters (6-8 glasses) of water everyday.

What to Avoid

Firstly, one needs to get rid of those oily, fried foodstuffs from the diet and replace them with green vegetables. Also, regularly eating sugary foods like pastries and cakes as well as junk foods like hamburgers can cause and aggravate this skin problem and therefore needs to be avoided.
Many youngsters depend more on soft drinks in order to meet their daily fluid intake. These popular drinks mostly contain soda or carbonated water, which does not hydrate the skin. In fact, drinking too much of carbonated beverages can trigger acne breakouts. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid or minimize consumption of carbonated water to cure and prevent this skin condition.
On the whole, for a good-looking skin, it is a prerequisite to include healthy foods in the diet. Following the aforementioned dietary tips can certainly keep dermatologist away and assure attractive complexion years down the line.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this story is solely for educating the reader. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a medical expert.