A list of healthy foods that you can eat to cure and prevent acne.
1. Acne is a common problem nowadays, because we tend to eat a lot of starchy and sugary foods.
2. This is a condition where the skin becomes inflamed and pimples appear on the face and other areas.
3. In order to get cure this, there are certain foods which you can eat which contain nutrients that your body needs to get rid of acne.
4. The following foods when eaten together regularly, will clear up your skin in no time.
Onions: These are an excellent source of selenium which has been shown to reduce acne.
Brazil Nuts: Also rich in selenium, Vitamin E and A, which increases skin elasticity.
Garlic: One of the most powerful super foods known to man, destroys skin infections amongst other health problems.
Spinach: This is loaded with Zinc, another essential mineral required to prevent pimples. Be sure to eat lots of leafy greens.
Flax Seeds: The omega-3 fatty acids will bring down inflammation and help with scaring.
Sweet Potatoes: Eating these alongside onions is a perfect combination for reducing pimples.
Apples and Oranges: Replace sugary foods with these tasty sweet fruits to prevent the cause of acne.
Almonds: 6 of these nuts a day will soon show results with the high dose of vitamin E.
Avocado: A source of natural, healthy fats. Can also be applied to the skin as a paste to clear the pores
Amla: This super food is potent in vitamin C and boosts the immune system to clear out any underlying skin infections.
Pumpkin Seeds: Yet another great source of Zinc, see our other video on these to learn more.
5. It is also very important that you stop eating bread, and other foods which contain lots of yeast, as these could be making your acne worse.
6. Avoid refined sugar as much as possible, and replace with raw manuka honey. The anti-oxidants in this will work to fight the acne, and also give your body some essential nutrients.
7. You can also apply skin products containing salicylic acid directly to the skin. This comes from willow trees and will clear acne quickly. Be sure to find a product that contains no alcohol or menthol.
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