Acne Diet Tips

No nonsense acne diet tips that address the nutrient deficiency that caused your acne...

Choose foods rich in vitamin A. Naturally occurring vitamin A or retinol is commonly found in fish oils, dairy products and liver. Vitamin A found in plants is called beta-carotene and is commonly found in yellow / orange fruits and vegetables like carrot and cantaloupe. This is essential for the maintenance and healing of epithelial tissues, and skin is the largest expanse of epithelial tissues we have. This acne diet includes plenty of dark orange (carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash) and dark green (broccoli, spinach, kale) vegetables -- all of which are high in vitamin A.

Choose foods with plenty of B vitamins like B-2 and B-3. These foods convert calories into energy for metabolism and are components of enzymes that maintain normal skin function. The best sources for these are green leafy vegetables, lean meats, eggs, avocados, wild fish, brewer’s yeast, whole grains and peanuts.

Vitamin C and lysine/proline for collagen maintenance and repair is suggested for the acne diet. The best sources are citrus fruits and juices, cantaloupe, strawberries, tomato, sweet peppers, and green peas.

Lysine and proline are found in meats, beans, and legumes.

Vitamin E protects your cells against free radicals and used vitamin E is turned back into vitamin E by Ester C or mineral ascorbates. This is a powerful antioxidant that helps slow the aging of skin cells and promote healthy skin. It protects your cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of the body’s metabolism.

Foods rich in vitamin E include almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, broccoli, wheat germ, peanuts and vegetable oils.

Zinc on the acne diet is for boosting the immune system and promoting optimum health. Zinc can be found in eggs, seafood, turkey, pork, whole grains, nuts and mushrooms. This trace mineral helps maintain collagen and elastin fibers that give skin its firmness, helping to prevent sagging and wrinkles. It also links together amino acids that are needed for the formation of collagen that are essential in wound healing.

Selenium is a mineral antioxidant that will help minimize the damage of ultraviolet lights. Research shows that it might even aid in skin cancer prevention. Good sources of selenium include mercury free tuna, wheat germ, sesame seeds, nuts, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms and whole grains.

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