“You are what you eat.” Yes, it’s true. You have heard it before. According to experts, when it comes to your skin, your appearance’s quality in many ways reflects your diet’s quality.
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Below are some foods you need to avoid and think twice before putting them again in your mouth.
Experts explained that when oil is at very high heat, the fats and oils oxidize. So when you eat fried foods, you are putting oxidized fats into your body and these are bad for the health. When an oil is used for many times, these oils become thicker and will not detox inside your body. Eating fried foods can contribute to poor blood circulation, heart diseases and weakened metabolic process. A healthy skin needs a good metabolism and circulation, thus a weak system can lead in the skin’s lack of oxygen, slowing your elastin and collagen synthesis required for a youthful and healthy skin.
Excess sugar can weaken your immune system and when the latter is suppressed, your body can’t fight off bacteria effectively. Too much sugar also contributes constipation in your bowel and can eventually lead to congestion in your skin. It is already proven that eating excess sugar has an impact on your skin negatively because sugar is acidic and can create some issues on your digestive tract. The bottom line, more bacteria, more toxins, then results to an unhealthy skin.
Packaged and processed foods should be avoided because nutrients and living enzymes are lost or broken down during the process. Generally, the better the quality of your food is, the better it is for your skin and overall health. Raw foods, especially vegetables and fruits are higher in water content when they are in their natural state and can add hydration to your skin and body necessary for proper organ function. This is also essential for a healthy skin because it helps regulate the oil production and assists in skin detoxification.
These kind of foods may contain herbicides, pesticides, and other harmful chemical products. It can greatly affect your health and they have been found to disrupt your motor skills and associated to different health conditions and diseases. Studies also show that foods which grown organically, has three times the nutrients and vitamins than commercially grown foods. If there’s more nutrients that your body can get, the better your skin will perform and look.
Artificial Coloring and Flavorings
Artificials such as Red #5 and aspartame are already common on many foods, yet these additives are a science experiment, which you shouldn’t take. They simply contain no nutritional value and can create histamine reactions or irritate your body. As much as possible, avoid eating foods with obvious artificial colorings or flavorings with them.
If you are guilty eating of these mentioned foods and can’t help eating them, then it’s time for you to think twice and consult your nutritionist for healthy alternatives. Exercise is also important, that’s why even on this holiday season, there are simple exercises you can do outside this fall to promote healthy living.