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Sugary, Fatty Foods Linked to Acne
You’re prepping for a big date, social event, or job interview and the worst happens: Your skin erupts in blemishes. “Why now?” you ask yourself. “Was it something I ate?” No one likes to think deeply about acne. In the past, doctors advised teenagers suffering from acne to avoid oily foods and chocolate. More recently, most physicians have embraced the view that diet has little impact. Recent research, however, suggests sufferers actually can exercise a measure of control over breakouts by being selective in what they eat. People who consume high amounts of fatty and sugary products, including meat, sugary beverages, and milk, showed a higher prevalence of adult acne, according to an eight-month study of more than 24,000 participants led by researchers at the University of Paris. Those who consumed a diet high in both fatty and sugary foods were 54% more likely to have acne as adults, compared with people who had never had acne.
Refer a Friend, Get a Brighter Smile! That’s right! Every time you refer a friend to Dr. Maddahi, you get one FREE teeth cleaning! more likely to have eaten an entire meal of fatty and sugary products, compared with participants who had no history of acne. And the supposed villain of acne sufferers, chocolate, was not linked with outbreaks. The study only shows a correlation between certain foods and acne, however. It doesn’t prove that the foods actually are the cause. Nevertheless, inflammation is believed to play a role in acne, along with clogged skin pores, bacteria, and oily skin. The findings track with other research linking certain foods to inflammation. These include refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and pastries; French fries and other fried foods; sugar-sweetened beverages; red and processed meats, including burgers, steaks, hot dogs, and sausage; and fats including margarine, shortening, and lard. While acne sufferers may not find it hard to give up lard, foregoing french fries or burgers may be tougher. More research is needed to prove the diet-acne link, but in the meantime, you should be mindful of any foods that may be causing breakouts.
People who had acne at the time of the survey were 76% more likely to have drunk at least five glasses of milk the previous day, and eight times
Citrus BBQ Chicken Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
INGREDIENTS •
8 skin-on chicken leg and thigh pieces
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3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 1/3 cups ketchup 2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 tsp ground cumin
Juice and zest of 1 orange Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS 1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Combine all other ingredients in a small bowl. 2. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce and add the rest to the plastic bag. Toss to evenly coat the chicken and marinate overnight. 3. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add remaining sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer to thicken sauce, about 10 minutes. Set aside. 4. On grill set for medium-high heat, arrange chicken skin side down. Cook until grill marks form, about 4 minutes. Flip chicken, cover grill, and cook until a thermometer inserted into thighs reads 165 F, about 20–25 minutes. 5. Serve with remaining sauce.
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