10 Top Foods to fight acne

1. Fresh Fruit

It helps maintain blood flow to the skin and promote optimum cell turnover, essential for keeping pores clear. Fruits for skin- Pomegranate, Carrots, Black Grape, Peach, Beet.

2. Fresh Drinks

These are natural and do not contain any carbon content, which harm skin cells. Fresh drink – Coconut water, Fresh Fruit Juices, Lime water.

3. Wholegrains

Wholegrains contain a lots of antioxidants. It is very good to clean intestines, and good in constipation. It is very good source of Vitamin B, thi act as stress buster, as stress trigger acne in some peoples.

4. Carrot

Carrot contain Vitamin A and beta Carotene, which keeps ache away.

5. Water

Increasing your water intake is the best way to flush out internal toxins and hydrate your skin. One should have 7-8 glasses of water a day.

6. Green vegetables

Loaded with antioxidants and most green leafy vegetables contain plenty of fibres, which helps to slow the rise of blood sugar after eating. Vegetables like Spinach, Cucumber, Capsicum, Broccoli have good quantity of Vitamin A and C, E and antioxidants which help to reduce acne and keep skin healthy.

7. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is known for its healing properties and is best antioxidant. You can drink Aloe Vera juice every morning to have acne free and clear skin. It can also be applied as face mask.

8. Nuts

Acne can also be linked with deficiency of minerals like zinc, selenium. Nuts like Almonds and walnuts are good in acne prone skin.

9. Fish

Omega 3 , Omega 6 are two main essential fatty acids that fight acne. Eating fish is also good for fighting blemishes. Fish like Mackerel, Salmon, Anchovies, Sardines are good for skin.

10. Green Tea

Among its numerous health benefits, green tea also helps keep pimples from popping up. It is full of antioxidants. It has polyphenols, which fight with acne breakouts and contain natural antioxidants.

What to avoid-

• Aerated drinks
• Fried Food Items
• Foods with high glycemic content
• Processed and junk food
• Avoid Sodas, Sugar, White bread.

— Dr Dhriti Tiwari