Diet And Skin

What effect does a diet have on your skin?

Any short term diets that are restrictive with food groups are not sustainable and leads to a yo-yo dieting lifestyle where you diet and lose water weight and then binge again and look for the next diet. This kind of lifestyle does have a detrimental effect on skin and hair health. This leads to faster ageingIf you are not having enough protein, calcium and iron your hair health can suffer. With restrictive diets you will first notice hair loss. Lack of protein also gives you a lackluster complexion with sallow, dry, flaky skin. Diets lacking in fats like vegan diets can also give you dry, dull skin. High protein and fat diets can be less hydrating to the skin. High intake of animal fat can cause inflammation with free radicals. This can cause us to age faster.

Raw diets based on eating a lot of raw veggies, fruit, nuts and seeds ofcourse gives you clearer complexion but cellular repair mechanisms and regenerating effects of a protein based diet is not easy to match to High carbohydrate diets of the high fibre kind can be beneficial to the skin giving you clear complexion. Complex carbohydrates with high fibre content keep you satiated longer without the ill effects of simple carbohydrates that convert to sugar immediately.

How to ensure a healthy looking skin and balance of diet?

Small lifestyle changes when it comes to avoiding unhealthy food will make a lot of difference than following a restrictive diet that is difficult to stick to. Avoid processed food, sugar and carbonated drinks. If you are vegan make sure you consult your doctor and discuss vit B and calcium supplementation. Incorporate nuts, seeds, pulses and other vegan protein rich food. Incorporate healthy fats and protein with your veggies, fruit and complex carbs at every mealIf you have to be on a diet consult with your doctor to see if you need to take any oral supplements.

Its important to check what food groups you are avoiding and how you can compensate for important vitamins and minerals.Keto diets are pretty restrictive and their high meat and protein content can be pretty dehydrating. You need to ensure planty of fluids with these kind of diets.