Acne Causing Foods You Should Avoid

While it has not been completely proven that certain foods cause acne, have you noticed how whenever you eat a certain something, whether it be a piece of chocolate or those French fries, that the very next day you have a lovely red zit starting you in the face? There are numerous acne causing foods that do have an impact on the appearance of our skin because many of them contain toxins and oils which are excreted from our bodies, and one of the most common ways is through the pores on our skin. Foods that are high in sugar tend to cause acne because they contribute to the reduction of the natural defense of your body against bacterial infection, which is responsible for acne in many cases. Acne causing foods with high amounts of sugar include doughnuts, soda, chocolate, candy and cookies to name a few. By removing these foods from your diet and replacing them with other foods, you can actually reduce your acne and improve the state of your skin. Read Got Acne? You Must Eat These Foods for a list of foods that prevent and fight blemishes.

Other acne causing foods include rice, pasta and bread, cue to the fact that foods high in carbohydrates are converted into glucose, a simple sugar. If your body has excess glucose, health issues such as diabetes and acne can arise. It might be difficult to eliminate everything from your diet at once, so start your transition with baby steps. First cut out soda or another food on the list, then after a few weeks eliminate another item, until you have made it through the entire list. By doing this change in increments, you are giving your body time to adjust without going into shock. Check out 10 Smoothies For Perfect Skin for more delicious ways to get a glowing complexion.

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