6 Acne-Causing Foods To Avoid

Believe it or not, your diet plays a huge role in why you may be breaking out at this very second. There are foods that help you get clearer skin, while others will do the complete opposite. Want to find out more? Here are 6 foods you should consider pulling out of your diet if you struggle with acne:

Bread

Bread is your worst enemy when it comes to acne. Bread contains gluten, which causes increases in systemic inflammation. Gluten is a protein found in grains that some people have difficulty breaking down. And when a food is harder for the body to digest, the more likely it is to cause fermentation, an overgrowth of bad bacteria and poor gut health – all of which are linked to acne.

Chocolate

Chocolate can be hard to let go, but could be the leading cause of  your acne breakouts. If you want to eat chocolate, opt for dark chocolate instead. Dark chocolate will have more antioxidants and be much lower in sugar than milk chocolate.

Chips

Potato chips are one of the most popular junk foods in the United States. But chips are not only fried in greasy oils and lack almost all vitamins and minerals, but they also might be another leading cause of your acne problems. Why? Chips contain carbs, which produce a quick insulin spike and lead to systemic inflammation. They are also high in omega-6 fats, which are not the best thing for your body.

Milk

Milk is high in calcium, but if you have acne you might want to rethink your options. It's said that dairy can cause a spike in testosterone that causes effects leading to a breakout.

Soda

Are you surprised? Soda is one of the worst things in the standard American diet; it is not good for you. Soda is high in fructose, and is entirely lacking in any nutrients. Soda is almost as worse as alcohol; they both damage your body. Try going for water instead of soda the next time you want to drink something.

Saturated Fat

This includes burgers, pizza, fried chicken, the list goes on. Overall these foods are not good for your skin, let alone your body. A recent study found that people with severe acne consumed more saturated fat than those with clear skin or mild acne.

The bottom line is you should stick to a whole-food, low-sugar diet in order to eliminate acne and to overall keep a healthy body. Remember to always consume at least 8 glasses of water a day and to exercise regularly.