Health Food

Acne-Causing Foods?

Yup I said it, and the natural way to get rid of acne is to stop eating or at least limit some of these foods. But, first I want to say that yes avoiding things do work and I know because I avoid milk (as a vegan) and have completely clear skin except for the occasional break-out like every other human being. First of all, you know eating healthy involves avoiding or reducing your intake of oily, greasy fatty foods. BUT, dairy and sweets can also cause acne as well as spicy foods.

Foods like…

• Sodas (even diet sodas because of the artificial sweeteners)
• desserts (too many sweets can cause acne)
• candies
• fast food (anything greasy, oily, and fattening is gonna be bad for optimal health)
• Dairy Products (such as Ice Cream & Processed cheeses)
• large amounts of red meat
• Some artificial sweeteners (not natural ones like stevia or truvia)
• Refined Carbs (such as white bread and pasta)

‘I understand fast food and sweets… but dairy and meat?’

Well According to Bob Dorris, Doctor of Oriental Medicine & Chairman of the advisory board at the Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine says that in oriental medicine “the redness and inflammation seen with acne is called heat, the puss is called damp, so you have to stay away from the foods that cause this ‘Heat’ and ‘damp’.” So that means that dairy and extensive amounts of animal protein can cause this ‘heat’ and ‘damp’ or simply said, pimples.

“Problem is, although these are major culprits, there are hundreds of other foods that cause ‘heat’.” says Dorris. He recommends focusing on what to eat instead of what not to eat. “My patients follow the Chinese Dietary Principles. This can bring your internal environment gradually back into harmony, correct hormonal imbalances, and clear the ‘heat’ and ‘damp’.”

SO… here’s a link to The Best Diet for Acne and here’s a link on foods to avoid