Do Eat These Foods
Chicken, Fish, Rice & Beans, Tofu
Whether you are an omnivore, pescetarian, or vegetarian, protein is important in keeping your skin healthy. At mypyramid.gov by the United States Department of Agriculture, you can calculate how much from the “Meat & Beans” category you need to eat per day according to the updated Food Pyramid. At CSR, we don’t really recommend drinking cow’s milk, but of course that’s a personal choice (which may increase acne by blocking your intestines, preventing regular and efficient release of waste/toxins, etc…).
Broccoli
Broccoli is said to decrease the effects of sun damage on skin, which is one of the main causes of wrinkling. Who wants to add wrinkles to acne, or trade in one for the other? Not me. Broccoli also has more vitamin C than oranges (per pound, I presume), which is excellent for good skin. I’m sure you’ve noticed all of those beauty products that are now full of Vitamin C. Some of these products are great, but the best approach is to get the vitamins you need in your food.
Carrots
Carrots are full of vitamin A, which contributes to cell repair, which you will need to heal your acne quickly with minimal to no scarring.
Water
You know that. You’ve heard it a million times, but do you do it? If you don’t like drinking water, try drinking it super cold or room temperature. Try drinking it from a bottle or from a glass, with ice or without. Different people find water more tolerable different ways. How much to drink? Take your weight, divide by two, and drink that many ounces. Water will help hydrate your skin from the inside out which will cut down on the need for moisturizers, as well as help to clear toxins from your system.
