You are what you eat ... Or are you?

Letter from the Editor Derm RF | November 1, 2010 at 9:38 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-eP

You Are What You Eat … Or Are You?

Remember when we believed that chocolate caused breakouts? Then it didn’t. Then it was the sugar in chocolate that was the culprit as a pro-inflammatory agent, but the chocolate itself is actually the good stuff because it has anti-inflammatory benefits.  Who can keep up!?  The relationship between food and skin is complex to say the least.  And our understanding continually evolves. But we now know that those greasy French fries are not making your skin greasy, but the high glycemic index carbs of the potatoes could be problematic. So how do you keep up? The solution is to eat a healthy diet and pay attention to how your skin responds. Recent research suggests that certain foods slow the aging process by interrupting the inflammatory process in the body in general and the skin specifically. Because acne is a process, anything that mitigates inflammation is beneficial.  Other foods, however, particularly those with a high glycemic index (ie. diets filled with refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar), accelerate inflammation and all negative effects that come along for the ride.

Good or bad, your skin is a reflection of what is going on inside your body. As we round the Halloween holiday and head into Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season, we want to arm you with the information to make the best choices for your skin. Keep an eye on Derm RF this month for tips on how to hit the holiday social circuit with the glow of healthy radiance that will make season bright.

Posted via email from Beautiful Skin with Rodan+Fields