Tag: carbs

Acne the top 5 nutritional tips

October 22, 2012 | By More

The tips in this video represent the most important nutritional factors to focus on if you suffer from acne. Tip 1.  Remove high GI fast releasing carbohydrates from your diet.  These prompt the release of acne promoting hormones. Tip 2.  Remove sugar from your diet.  Consumed in excess this can also lead to an increase [...]

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Acne help with a dairy free paleo diet (hunter gatherer diet)

July 20, 2011 | By More

Following the paleo diet may benefit those with acne, as it requires the exclusion of milk and dairy products.

Here are some of the reasons that milk may not be such a good idea if you suffer from acne:

Various researchers have concluded that milk products may result in an increase in insulin and IGF-1 levels, these are potent stimulators of the acne process.

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Acne sufferers may benefit from switching to a paleo diet

July 7, 2011 | By More

Following the paleo diet may represent a route to clearing or improving the acne condition.

Central to the paleo diet is the exclusion of grains and beans. The following points are selection of some of the reasons why this may benefit those with acne:

3 key points to consider:

· Grains and beans are high in a substance called phytate, unfortunately this binds to minerals and may reduce their absorption. Obviously this may raise the chances of various mineral deficiencies.

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