Food Sensitivities that May Cause Acne

Face Care Guide # 3

Food Sensitivities that May Cause Acne

Ohhh, food sensitivities. This topic, I find, is one of the most maddening things about nutrition. It’s what takes nutrition from being something potentially straight forward, to something fairly perplexing.

But food sensitivities are definitely something you should know about, because it’s very important in getting clear.

Reference: https://www.healthline.com/

Top 7 Foods That Can Cause Acne

Acne is a common skin condition that affects nearly 10% of the world’s population.

Many factors contribute to the development of acne, including sebum and keratin production, acne-causing bacteria, hormones, blocked pores and inflammation.

The link between diet and acne has been controversial, but recent research shows that diet can play a significant role in acne development.

This article will review 7 foods that can cause acne and discuss why the quality of your diet is important.

1. Refined Grains and Sugars

People with acne tend to consume more refined carbohydrates than people with little or no acne.

Foods rich in refined carbohydrates include:

Bread, crackers, cereal or desserts made with white flour

Pasta made with white flour

White rice and rice noodles

Sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages

Sweeteners like cane sugar, maple syrup, honey or agave

One study found that people who frequently consumed added sugars had a 30% greater risk of developing acne, while those who regularly ate pastries and cakes had a 20% greater risk.

This increased risk may be explained by the effects of refined carbohydrates have on blood sugar and insulin levels.

Refined carbohydrates are absorbed quickly into the bloodstream, which rapidly raises blood sugar levels. When blood sugars rise, insulin levels also rise to help shuttle the blood sugar out of the bloodstream and into your cells.

See full list here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-that-cause-acne#section1

A food sensitivity is like an allergy, but much more subtle. It can wreak havoc on your body and most of the time, you have no idea it’s even happening. Generally, you don’t get any obvious reaction – you may even feel good after you’ve eaten the particular item.

Sometimes people do get obvious reactions, like headaches, but they’re delayed. They can happen the next day or two days from now. This makes it hard to trace back to what it was that actually caused the problem.

Do you suspect you’re sensitive to certain foods? If so, which ones? Tell me below!

Have you read my previous post? Check it here: Face Care Guide # 2