Contents:
- Medical Video: Foods to AVOID and EAT to get rid of Acne & Pimples Breakout
- Skin appearance is influenced by body health
- What foods can cause acne?
- 1. Sweet food
- 2. Oily food
- 3. Milk
Medical Video: Foods to AVOID and EAT to get rid of Acne & Pimples Breakout
You might know that what you eat can affect your health. Eating foods rich in calcium is good for your bones, and eating foods rich in vitamin A is good for your eyes. So, what do you think about your skin? Is there really a food that causes acne? Let's find the answer below.
Skin appearance is influenced by body health
Whether or not your skin is healthy, is very much influenced by how your health is. If you are healthy, your skin can look good. Conversely, if you are not healthy, it will also appear on your skin. A healthy and balanced diet is important for maintaining a healthy body and appearance that looks attractive.
What foods can cause acne?
1. Sweet food
In the past, studies have shown that what you eat does not affect acne. You do not need to care about what you eat because there is no such thing as food that causes acne. However, recent studies have provided different results.
If you often eat foods containing sugar or sweet foods, blood sugar levels will increase, and the body must release more insulin to change this added sugar. Several studies have shown that insulin can affect your acne condition.
Diets that are high in simple carbohydrates (such as sugar and high-sugar foods) can make your acne more widespread. According to the results of a study, a diet with foods that have a low glycemic load can improve symptoms of inflamed zits. This glycemic load is different from the glycemic index.
To ensure your diet stays healthy and keeps you from pimples, there are a few tips that can be followed:
- You should eat foods with a low glycemic index (below 55) such as whole wheat bread, brown rice, or corn chips without salt.
- You can combine foods with a high glycemic index that you like, with low glycemic index foods for a balanced diet.
- You must divide your large portion of food into several small meals. You can also eat more often, but with smaller portions.
- Vegetables and fruits are good for your blood sugar levels.
2. Oily food
Eating oily foods like pizza, burgers, fries, potato chips and fried foods can make the oil glands in the skin produce more oil. This additional oil contributes to the growth of acne. However, you don't have to get rid of this food. You only need to limit eating these foods and wash your face regularly.
These fatty acids in oily foods can also increase inflammation, making existing pimples worse.
3. Milk
The relationship between acne and milk is indeed unclear. However, several studies have shown that milk and milk products such as cheese and butter can make you break out, or make your acne worse.
Milk contains something related to the sex hormone testosterone. This hormone triggers the oil glands, making good preparations for the appearance of acne.
Although there is no clear evidence that milk causes acne, you can try to stop consuming milk and milk products for some time, then see the effect on the skin. If indeed this method is suitable for your skin, please continue.
However, milk and dairy products contain many nutrients that are good for the body such as vitamin D and calcium, so be careful when you choose not to use milk and milk products:
- Try small amounts of milk and check your acne condition. If acne doesn't get worse, you don't need to get rid of dairy products from your diet.
- Try different types of dairy products. Some people feel better when using yogurt.
- Use other calcium sources, such as kale, broccoli.
What you eat has an effect on your health. Your health condition can be seen from your skin. Unhealthy fats, milk, or sugar can be a food that causes acne if your skin type is already old with acne. Therefore, you should check your diet and start eating healthier.
