Hey lovely people! It's been far too long and some of you have probably thought I have retired from this business, but happy to say I'm back with more nutrition on day to day health issues. Let's talk about acne! Spots, pimples, as much as we try to avoid it - it seems to be inevitable! The causes of acne are various hormonal, medical and sometimes diet - related. Let's have a look at the nutrition....
Nutrition and acne
The more refined, sugary and fatty foods we eat cause our blood sugars to rise and this can also prompt other hormones to cause the build up of spots in all shapes and sizes. So how can nutrition help this dilemma? Vitamin E and B7 (biotin) are really good for the skin. I guess you're wondering which foods contains these lovely nutrients?
Vitamin B7 and Vitamin E
You can find a source of vitamin B7 in beans, breads, soy, mushrooms, cauliflower, egg yolks, fish, legumes, dairy products, nuts, oatmeal, oysters, peanut butter, chicken and whole grains. Vitamin E can be found in many nuts and seeds such as sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts , turnip greens, spinach and avocado.
Nutrition tips
Snacks: include nuts and seeds as part of your snack, alongside fruit.
Light meals: choose wholemeal breads and if you're a peanut butter fan use natural peanut butter.
Hot meals: alongside your main dish (carbs and protein) include vegetables such as spinach, cauliflower and mushrooms.
Thanks for reading, watch this space for more healthy facts and tips, Soph :)
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