Best Foods for Acne Treatment | Healthy Recipes
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Be it any condition, a healthy diet is a road to fast recovery. Watch this video for some quick and easy recipes to help you recover from Acne!
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Acne
Acne is a result of a blockage in the follicles, which connect the oil producing glands with the pores or openings on the skin.
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Food groups to consume in acne:
1. Foods with Vitamin A: It aids in preserving the skin texture
Foods to consume: Carrots, papaya, spinach, parsley, tomatoes, watermelons, & apricots
2. Vitamin E and antioxidants: They help to protect the skin from
toxins
Foods to consume: Peanuts, walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, vegetable oils & wheat germ
3. Vitamin C: It assists in flushing out body toxins
Foods to consume: Oranges, lemons, guava, kiwi, sweet lime & Indian gooseberry
4. Zinc: It helps to boost the immune system
Foods to consume: Nuts, whole grains & mushrooms
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Recipes based on the above food groups:
Recipe 1: Papaya smoothie
1. Peel & de-seed about 1/3rd a papaya
2. Put this in a grinder to make a fine puree
3. Pour this puree in a bowl
4. Add 1 cup orange juice to it
5. Add 1 tsp honey
6. Now blend them well
7. Pour this in a glass
8. Put in a few ice cubes & its ready to serve
Recipe 2: Salad
1. Boil 2 tbsp of corn kernels for 15-20 mins
2. While this is happening, cut 8-10 cherry tomatoes into half
3. Also, tear small pieces of 2-3 ice berg lettuce leaves
4. Peel & chop ½ a cucumber it into small pieces
5. Once the corn is boiled, strain the water
6. Mix all these ingredients in a bowl
7. Add 1 tsp olive oil to this mixture
8. Add salt and pepper to taste
9. Add 1 tsp lemon juice
10. Mix well and your salad is ready to serve
This salad is great to have with your meal
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Tips:
• Avoid alcohol consumption
• Avoid too much exposure to harsh sun
• Refrain from fried and sugary foods
• Do not keep touching the acne
• Wash your face regularly
• Drink at least 35 ml/per kg of body weight of water daily
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The above recipes have been developed in consultation with a nutritionist. However, these are not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a trained health professional. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. Consult your physician before adopting the suggestions in this video, as well as about any condition that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Refer to the terms of use on our website
