Do I Eat Food That Cause Pimples?

Do you eat refined grains and sugars (white flour, white bread, white rice, pastries, sodas, snacks, pasta, sweets, breakfast cereals and added sugars)?

Do you eat dairy products?

Do you eat fast food (e.g. burgers, nuggets, hot dogs, french fries, sodas and milkshakes)?

Do you eat chocolate?

Do you eat food rich in omega-6 fats (e.g. corn, soybeans, safflower and sunflower oils)?

Do you eat greasy food (fried foods or items like bacon and burgers that have a lot of grease)?

Do you consume whey protein powder?

Do you eat lean meat (white-fleshed fish and skinless white-meat poultry) and animal protein?

Based on your answers, you do not eat a lot of food that causes pimples. Food is not directly responsible for acne, but certain types of food can contribute to their development, especially if you have excessively oily skin or an inadequate cleansing routine. Refined carbs such as products made from white flour, white rice, carbonated and sweetened beverages lead to an increase in blood sugar levels, and thus to an increase in insulin levels. Insulin increases the activity of androgenic hormones, which cause increased production of sebum in the skin, contributing to the development of pimples. Also, dairy products and fast food promote the development of pimples.

Based on your answers, you eat a lot of food that causes pimples. Research has shown that people who eat chocolate after only two weeks have a significant increase in acne compared to those who do not eat it. It is believed that eating chocolate led to a strong reaction of the immune system to the bacteria that cause acne. A diet rich in omega-6 fatty acids (cornflex, soybean oil) is also associated with inflammation and acne. If you have acne-prone skin, eating this type of food can cause you problems. Whey proteins are popular among athletes but they increase insulin levels, which can also cause acne.