Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Healthy Skin Secrets Revealed !

(6 tips to get rid of your itchy skin, acne, and other skin conditions !)

Many people with itchy skin and other skin conditions attempt to treat their irritated skin with external face washes, soaps, lotions and treatments. However, there better ways. One of them is by changing your diet a little.

1 A healthful diet rich in natural whole foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans is recommend for treating skin conditions. Americans tend to eat fried foods in large quantities, usually cooked in the most harmful of fats and oils. Not all fats are bad, but the fats that typical families eat make them more prone to develop acne, itchy skin and other skin problems, such as what’s in ice cream, cheese, bacon, and milk.

2 Acne cannot really be treated using creams and soaps because the root of the condition lies beneath the skin. Pimples and blemishes are caused by bacteria and other irritants embedded underneath the skin's oil glands and hair follicles, which are generally caused as a result of improper hygiene and poor diet – such as too much processed, fatty, fried and sugary foods.

3 A skin-healthy diet emphasizes raw and lightly cooked vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables that contain valuable trace minerals and are rich in fiber. Fresh green vegetables are essential.

4 Also include in your diet lean protein sources and complex carbohydrates, such as rice, whole-grain bread, and potatoes. These fiber-rich foods help ensure a clean gastrointestinal tract, which is especially important in the management of skin problems.

5 Eat three healthy meals daily to provide important nutrients and to decrease your appetite for sugary or greasy fried foods.

6 Foods rich in vitamin A, like apricots, watermelon, and broccoli, as well as foods like lean beef, nuts, beans and whole grains that are rich in zinc can also be helpful in reducing itchy skin, acne and other skin problems.

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