How to Prevent Acne Using Tasty Foods

Guest Post by Akia Johnson

Acne, the most common skin problem, needs to be addressed at an early stage or else it becomes severe and causes significant cosmetic damage and psychological impact too. You might not feel confident about yourself, with acne breakouts hampering your appearance. This is a reason good enough to look for an effective solution to the problem. However, the moment you think of a solution, you can imagine topical creams, oral medicines, various surgeries, etc. To your surprise, let me tell you that there's another thing to the list – tasty food! Isn't it unbelievable? Well, eating tasty food can help in reducing acne and preventing further breakouts.

Acne outbreaks are occasional or constant and mild or severe. A treatment plan is dependent upon the type of acne. Nevertheless, treatment may not be as difficult as we think it is. A slight change in diet, with an addition of fruits and vegetables to it can prevent acne breakout significantly.

Tasty food Items that Prevent Acne:

Carrot:

Fresh fruits and vegetables are effective in treating and preventing acne. Carrot is a great source of vitamin A, which is required to flush toxins from the body. This vitamin also plays an important role in the repair of the tissues, which form the mucous membrane and the skin. Carrot can be eaten as salad with the two large meals of the day or in between as mini-meal.

Shellfish:

You are treating your taste buds and your skin too, if you are enjoying a shellfish, crab, or shrimp. Fishes are rich source of omega 3 fatty acids. These oils have antioxidants that keep skin supple and young. Crab and shellfish are rich source of zinc, which can normalize several hormonal problems. Research studies show that teenage acne is result of hormonal imbalance, which in turn is caused due to zinc deficiency. Adequate amount of zinc can treat hormonal problems.

Fruits:

Fruits are good for overall health and especially for skin. Fresh fruits such as oranges, different types of berries, bananas, and apples are good to provide various essential vitamins and minerals to the body, which keeps the skin healthy and blemish-free. Apple-orange-banana smoothie can be a delightful meal or side dish that fights acne.

Sweet Potatoes:

Potatoes and sweet potatoes are popularly used in the side dishes during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sweet potatoes are rich source of vitamin A, essential for healthy skin. Vitamin A purges the toxic compounds of your system and fights aging signs. Many acne treatments use vitamin A to fight acne. Eating sweet potatoes directly or in the form of a side dish can provide natural vitamin A to your body.

Watermelon:

Watermelon is a delicious fruit and knowing its benefits over skin increases its value more. Ample amount of water in this fruit helps hydrate body and keep it from drying, itching and irritation. This fruit also contains vitamin B7 that makes androgens, which is used to produce sebum.

Lettuce:

One of the base products in your salads can be lettuce. It is rich in mineral zinc and thus treats any hormonal irregularity. It is easy to include lettuce into our daily diet by means of salad.

Brazil Nuts:

This popular tasty snack can be loved and eaten for some other benefits. These nuts contain dietary Selenium. Adequate amount of Selenium can prevent your skin from sun damage and acne.

It is important to know that acne problem does not always mean that you must stop eating tasty foods. Above given is the list of a few tasty but effective food items that can clear acne and prevent breakouts in future.