Foods for better gut health and acne prone skin

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gut health

Can a nutritious diet help you better your skin health? The answer to this is yes. When it comes to skin, we may try to use the best skincare products, opt for facial treatments and also pop in medications and supplements but all this may seem ineffective without clean eating. Your skin being the largest organ of the body is a reflection of how your body is from the within. Your skin is the barometer of your gut health. If your digestion is weak and you often feel constipated, acidic or bloated, this may be due to low microbial activity in the gut by intestinal microflora. For good skin, health one requires healthy gut microbiota. Here are a few ways in which you can improve your gut microbiota and achieve that supple looking skin with a clear complexion and glow.

Include two servings of probiotic rich food

Fermented foods like curd, cheese, idli, dosa, dhokla, kanji, kimchi, kombucha and kefir are great sources of probiotics that you can consume on a daily basis to improve your gut microflora manifolds. The gut microflora facilitates better digestion and enable the elimination of toxins from the body thus improving skin health.

Hydration

I cannot stress enough how important water is for hydrating your skin and improving gut health. Try to consume at least 10-15 glasses of water. You may also infuse your water with some herbs and fresh fruit pieces for more benefits. You may also include a glass of fresh coconut water with the coconut meal that is not only good to balance your electrolytes but hydrate your skin as well.

Include at least one citrus fruit a day

Citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants that help prevent inflammation and blemishes. Vitamin C also helps in the formation of collagen that helps maintain skin elasticity and gives you that anti-ageing, wrinkle free face lift.

Include a handful of nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds like almonds, walnuts, flax seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds are a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin E. Both of these are good quality fats for glowing skin and luscious hair.

Include one serve of dark green leafy veggies a day

Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, dill leaves, coriander, mint, mustard leaves are a great source of beta carotene which gets converted to Vitamin A which helps prevent acne by preventing clogging of pores and sloughing away dead skin. It also helps in improving skin tone by stimulating the production of blood vessels.

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