 An anti-inflammatory diet is very important in preventing disease (including acne) and maintaining youthful and beautiful skin, regardless of chronological age! When we eat foods that generate a strong inflammatory response in the body, we are actually creating inflammation on a cellular level. Conversely, we can eat foods that are beneficial to the body because of their powerful anti-inflammatory properties. | |
In the case of acne, the foods we eat are just as important as the foods we avoid. Below are some helpful skin-clearing jump-start tips. Your skin will thank you for making the effort! | |
Almonds | Chinese cabbage | Olives |
Apples | Cucumbers | Oysters |
Artichokes | Eggplant | Pears |
Asparagus | Endive | Pecan |
Barley | Escarole | Pinto beans |
Beans(dried and fresh) | Fish & Shellfish | Pomegranate |
Bean sprouts | Flaxseed | Pumpkin seeds |
Berries (blackberries, blueberries, etc) | Green or red bell peppers or capsicums | Romaine lettuce |
Bok choy | Hazelnuts | Salmon |
Brazil nuts | Honeydew melon | Snow peas |
Broccoli | Kale | Soy products |
Brussel sprouts | Kidney beans | Spinach |
Cabbage | Lentils | Sunflower seeds |
Cantalope | Macadamia nuts | Tofu |
Cauliflower | Mushrooms | Tomatoes |
Celery | Oatmeal (regular, not instant) | Turkey |
Cherries | Oats | Turnips |
Chickpeas | Olive oil | Yogurt |
Bagels | French fries | Pasta |
Bananas | Fried foods | Pastry |
Breads(white and refined) | Fruit juices | Peas |
Cake | Hard cheese | Pie |
Candy | Honey | Pizza |
Cereals (toasted) | Hot dogs | Popcorn |
Cookies | Ice cream, frozen yoghurt, gelato, sorbet | Pudding |
Corn and corn products | Jam, jelly, preserves | Relish |
Crackers | Mango | Snack foods (e.g. potato chips, pretzels, corn chips, rice and corn cakes, etc) |
Cream cheese | Margarine | Soda or soft drinks |
Croissants | Molasses | Sugar (white and brown) |
Doughnuts (basically entirely made of fat and sugar!) | Muffins | Tacos |
Dried fruits | Noodles | Tortillas |
Egg rolls | Pancakes | Waffles |
