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The notion that what we eat can affect our skin health has been rather controversial over time. The idea that diet can cause breakouts was looked at nearly a century ago, but studies published in 1969 and 1971 put a stop to...
When many people think of someone with acne, many times they automatically think of teens. But is acne limited to only teenagers? Absolutely not. Some people suffer acne well beyond their teenage years, and occasionally acne doesn’t rear its head until their...
There is always a question as to whether what we eat can contribute to acne. The research says that certain foods can undoubtedly be a contributing factor to breakouts, particularly the foods in a typical Western diet (Melnick, 2012). Subsequently, milk and...
It is common knowledge that sugar causes horrors on our well-being (hormonal imbalances, obesity, cholesterol, diabetes and more), but what about our skin health? Recent studies show that sugar and refined carbs (a high-glycaemic diet) aggravates the two most important causes of...
When you work out what to eat for good skin, it can be a minefield. You navigate health food aisles full of exotic names and strange grains, you measure your macros, consult apps and machines. Adding to your diet can give you...
‘O’ is for Olive Oil Olive Oil has been promoted as being healthy for years. But for many people who have acne it is something that is avoided. Oily skin + oil in food = acne right? Well actually not always… Good...
This colourful salad is perfect for summer and is loaded with antioxidants. It makes enough to feed a crowd and makes a great side dish or appetizer if served with chips. It's also great as a topping for taco salads or served...
There’s a reason why that little voice in our heads tells us to slow down on the chocolate and chips. When we consume a highly processed diet, that is, a high glycemic diet, it is likely we’ll experience those frustrating and consistent...
Travelling is fun - we get to visit new places, meet new people, enjoy different cuisines and the list goes on BUT there is one thing, and for those who travel often will be able to relate - we have to agree...