10 Foods that Help Fight Acne

A healthy, balanced diet can go a long way in helping you
combat acne, but did you know that there are certain foods
that pack a powerful punch of acne fighting vitamins and
minerals?

The best way to get vitamins and minerals is to
get them through the food that you eat.

These foods deliver vital nutrients to your body and help it
fight disease, infection and acne.

The best way to get the
most out of your foods is to serve the vegetables and fruits
fresh and raw. The meats and fish should be served broiled
or baked.

1. Almonds

Almonds are a power food containing a healthy serving of
Vitamin E and Zinc.

They are also a great source of protein. They may be a
little high in fat, but this kind of fat is desirable for
your body.

You need a certain amount of fat in your diet to
cushion the organs and keep the skin supple. A one ounce
serving gives you 40% of the RDA of Vitamin E.

2. Pumpkin Seeds

Another delicious snack that is packed with zinc is the
pumpkin seed. These seeds taste great and you can get them
in a variety of flavors, or you can roast them yourself with
your own herbs.

3. Whole Grain Bread

Whole grain bread is not only a great source of fiber,
something that the majority of people seriously lack in
their diets, it is also a very good source of selenium and
zinc. This is mostly found in commercially prepared breads,
but with a little research you can make your own selenium
and zinc rich bread.

4. Oatmeal

Believe it or not, oatmeal is a wonder food, packing zinc,
vitamin A, vitamin E and selenium. Get fortified oats to
make sure that you get all the nutrients that you need. You
can eat oatmeal as a warm breakfast cereal, or you can add
it to your favorite recipes for fruit bars, cookies and
granola bars.

5. Broccoli

Broccoli is a great acne blaster. It is a great source of
vitamins A and E. Of course, it has the most nutrients if it
is eaten fresh and raw, but steaming it is also a great way
to enjoy it. In fact, most of your dark, leafy green
vegetables are great for your skin.

6. Mango

This tropical treat can give you a healthy dose of vitamins
A and E. Chop it up and eat it as a healthy snack, or blend
it with some vanilla yogurt and honey for a nutritious
smoothie.

7. Honeydew Melon

Honeydew melon is a great way to get your vitamin A. Chop it
into chunks and add a little cantaloupe which is also a very
good source of vitamin A.

8. Spinach or Turnip Greens

Back to the dark, leafy greens here, which means that you
are getting a good dose of vitamins A and E, but you also
get your zinc with the spinach. Cooked or raw, spinach is a
healthy, acne busting food.

9. Turkey

Turkey is a good source of selenium. You can bake a turkey
breast or broil turkey burgers. This is a great, low fat
meat that happens to be great for your skin!

10. Fish

Tuna, cod and other fish can provide you with vitamin a and
selenium. Bake or broil your fish to retain as much of the
nutrients as possible.

Ideally, you should eat at least two servings of fish a week
in order to get your omega 3 fatty acids which is another
important nutrient for your skin, but very good for heart
health as well.

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