Having foods that are low in sugar is important. This will help with reducing your risk of breaking out with acne.
Some complex carbohydrates you should be adding to your diet:
- Whole grains
- Unprocessed fruits
- Unprocessed vegetables.
Some super foods for your skin
- yellow and orange fruits and vegetables such as carrots, apricots, and sweet potatoes
- spinach and other dark green and leafy vegetables
- tomatoes
- blueberries
- whole-wheat bread
- brown rice
- quinoa
- turkey
- pumpkin seeds
- beans, peas, and lentils
- salmon, mackerel, and other kinds of fatty fish
- nuts
Everyone’s body is different so what might work for you will not work for another, and some people find that they get more acne when they eat certain foods. Under your doctor’s supervision (ALWAYS!), it can be helpful to experiment with your diet to see what works best for you.
Always take into account any food allergies or sensitivities you may have when planning your diet.