Diet

Got Acne? You Must Eat These Foods

Live by these seven (easy) healthy skin diet rules to prevent breakouts and blemishes

by Robin Immerman Gruen

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Say yes to yogurt We know, you think dairy is bad for blemishes. And, certain types (overly-processed varieties, for example) can be. But yogurt that packs probiotics (Greek, Kefir) actually helps to prevent bad bacteria -- which can lead to acne -- from forming in your body. So, you may want to include one or two servings a day. Try a morning smoothie with antioxidant-rich blueberries and yogurt, plus a potassium-packed banana. Or try a strawberry granola parfait with a drizzle of honey for a post-dinner treat, yum.

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Awesome extremely helpful article. Already doing a lot of this but will omit many other things to get my acne under control once and for all!

by fabofive Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11:21AM Report as inappropriate

Nice.

by Mollysunshine Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 02:14AM Report as inappropriate

THANK YOU!!

by angel_golz Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 06:52PM Report as inappropriate

Where were these tips when I was a teen? Thanks for the sparklers idea, I like to a have a drink but am always afraid I'll break out.

by Sari Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 12:44PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks

by EricaC123 Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 06:38AM Report as inappropriate

Not gagging down an oyster for anything.

by dancerbygrace Friday, December 28, 2012 at 09:36AM Report as inappropriate

I'm so bad about drinking water, but am going to try to start being better about that!

by Chris213 Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 07:00AM Report as inappropriate

Honestly, I've discovered the best way to get rid of acne is tanning. It works for face and body acne. I know it has bad effects, but there are benefits as well.

by allierw Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 12:19PM Report as inappropriate

i do eat a lot of grain because i'm an athlete the occasional granola bar or chewy bar really help fill up my appetite but now that i see this its opened up my eyes.

by y.isle Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 06:16PM Report as inappropriate

Eating your water (say in veggies and fruit) is a better way not to flush them all out.

by Only1KimmieD Friday, June 22, 2012 at 12:36PM Report as inappropriate