In these modern times we can say that we are what we eat.
Our physical and mental health, our appearance and the vitality of the body and skin are highly affected by our nutrition. Many of us suffering from acne have heard of the direct link between the food we eat and the appearance of these "pimples". Acne is a skin condition with infection of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. There is excessive hormonal activity and excessive producing of sebum.
A sebum gland fills and then is clogged. Within the hair follicle there are bacteria called P. Acnes and when they exist in a regular amount they do not cause any harm. When the gland is clogged, this enables them to multiply rapidly and when this happens, the body responds with an infection and that is how the pimples appear. Additional reasons for a state of acne can be excess activity of the bodily glands, consuming inappropriate food, accumulation of dead skin cells, stress, allergies and the use of medication. Acne is a very common phenomenon, experienced by the majority of the population, both sexes, at different ages.
There are certain nutritional elements that cause outbursts of acne and should be avoided. In contrast, there are certain kinds of food that are recommended to consume in order to reduce the inflammation and to help the body clean itself from toxins and to carry out a general cleaning through a special menu to treat this problem, while using the external treatment offered at the clinic.
What is it best to avoid?
- Simple sugars (white sugar, white flour, different sweets, etc.)
- Excessive amounts of salt and rich food (nuts, canned food, etc.)
- Fried food.
- Sweetened beverages.
- An excessive amount of dairy products (there are studies that show that the hormones in dairy products can deteriorate the state of the acne).
What foods are recommended?
- Fruits and vegetables containing vitamins and minerals helping to maintain general balance (kiwi, orange, pear, cherry, cucumber, carrot, peppers, etc.)
- Fish are rich in good fats, vitamin A and antioxidants (salmon, tuna, halibut, etc.)
- It is very important to drink a lot of water.
- It is preferable to consume complex carbohydrates, legumes and wholewheat grains.
- Nuts (not salted).
Example menu:
When waking up, two cups of water with freshly squeezed lemon.
Breakfast- 2 rice crackers with a teaspoon of green tahini and a sliced cucumber. Green tea without sugar.
Interim meal- Kiwi + 3 almonds (not salted)
Lunch- Baked Salmon with herbs and lemon or chicken breast or chicken with herbs and half a sweet potato baked in the oven,
Side dish: A rich vegetable salad (yellow pepper, red pepper, cucumber, sprouts, tomato and lettuce, seasoned with a bit of lemon and olive oil, without salt). With one slice of sourdough bread or a cup of brown rice or pasta).
Interim meal- A pear/orange/mandarin/apple.
Dinner- A cup of quinoa cooked with 3 tablespoons of cooked chickpeas, a carrot, half a sweet potato, a red pepper and a zucchini, seasoned with a tablespoon of green tahini.
2 slices of wholewheat sourdough bread with 2 tablespoons of avocado and a big salad: cucumber, carrot, yellow pepper, red pepper, 2 tablespoons of chickpeas and lettuce, seasoned with olive oil and lemon.
Instructions:
- It is important to drink 12 cups of water every day.
- Take Pola Natural Turmeric Plus pills twice a day.
- Refrain from sweetened or alcoholic beverages.
- Drink a lot of green tea.