VEGGIES vs. ACNE
30% Fewer Pimples with 5+ Servings
Striving for an unblemished complexion? Bypass the skin care aisle and head to the produce section! Eating more raw veggies might reduce breakouts by as much as 30%, according to new research.
compared dietary habits with incidence and severity of acne among 3,775 college students. Researchers found that women who ate more than five servings of raw vegetables daily enjoyed significantly fewer skin eruptions. "This has never been shown before," announced study authors. Less statistically significant, though interesting: both males and females who often ate potato chips suffered 5% more breakouts, while a frequent sweet tooth translated into 4% more "bad skin days."
associated with skin problems. Fending off wrinkles rather than pimples? Produce bolsters skin health on this front too: British researchers found
. By contrast,
. More evidence that true beauty comes from within -- at least within your diet!
Exercise for a glowing complexion. Contrary to myth,
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