"You are what you eat" – Does it affect your skin? (Grains and spots)
Your parents will probably tell you to “eat your veggies” and we never listen, however they might be right, as new research on acne and its causes suggests that what we eat may show up on our skin.
For many years, dermatologists, skin specialists and doctors have always said that you can eat whatever you want, it will not affect your skin or acne and this is because acne vulgaris is not yet fully understood. Scientists still don’t realize the reasons why we get pimples, blackheads, and blemishes on our skin. What scientists do know is that hormones play a role in acne, causing excess oil to occur more frequently and quickly.
How acne occurs
Acne occurs when it becomes blocked due to excess oil, dead skin cells, or bacteria on the skin. The sebaceous glands under the skin usually create oil and push it up from under the skin to expel all bacteria and dead skin from the skin. Acne occurs when these holes (pores) become blocked with oil and dead skin cells that form a sticky glue. This causes pimples and pustules.
There are different types of foods that do different things once they are consumed within the body and these foods have been placed on a table called the glycemic index (GI). High GI foods make the body’s hormones work to convert them to glucose. This hormonal activity causes the skin to produce more oil. Let’s look at some of the high glycemic index (GI) foods.
- Parsnips, Potatoes and Beans. These are high GI vegetables, which means eating them could cause breakouts.
- Fish, but not fish with omega 6, as it is not good. Omega 3, which you have probably heard before, is good for your mind and skin.
- Bananas, melons, pineapple, and grapes are the worst fruit for a high (GI)
Eating them could lead to breakouts more often, and unfortunately this can lead to scarring. Take care of your skin, what you eat and your skin will take care of you. “You are what you eat”
Growing up from a child to a teenager, hormones are more active and these hormones cause acne pimples, boils (nodules), and pustules that can really disfigure confidence and self-esteem. But all this can be helped with a proper diet and taking care of the skin.
In conclusion, eating whatever you want is great, but eating better acne foods can stop acne from the root so you can enjoy life once again. By simply avoiding high (GI) foods, you can get rid of acne in a couple of days.
Hope this has helped