An enormous amount has been written over the years about the best foods to eat in order to prevent ageing and acne. many diets have turned out to be no more than fads and have not stood the test of time. Some mysteriously seem to re-emerge with a different title but very similar [...]
I think the most important and exciting discoveries that have ever been made by dermatologists was learning that inflammation is at the root of disease. This seemingly simple concept has revolutionized methodologies for devising effective therapies to treat inflammatory-based diseases – from acne and acne scars to aging and everything in between.
And so, when [...]
Read about the Acne Diet to find out more about the importance of the glycemic index.
Food List
Rating
Glycemic Index
Bakery Products
Pound cake
Low
54
Danish pastry
Medium
59
Muffin (unsweetened)
Medium
62
Cake, tart
Medium
65
Muffin (unsweetened)
Medium
62
Cake, angel
Medium
67
Croissant
Medium
67
Waffles
High
76
Doughnut
High
76
Beverages
Soya milk
Low
30
Apple juice
Low
41
Carrot juice
Low
45
Pineapple juice
Low
46
Grapefruit juice
Low
48
Orange juice
Low
52
Biscuits
Digestives
Medium
58
Shortbread
Medium
64
Water biscuits
Medium
65
Ryvita
Medium
67
Wafer biscuits
High
77
Rice cakes
High
77
Breads
Multi grain bread
Low
48
Whole grain
Low
50
Pita bread, white
Medium
57
Pizza, cheese
Medium
60
Hamburger bun
Medium
61
Rye-flour bread
Medium
64
Whole meal bread
Medium
69
White bread
High
71
White rolls
High
73
Baguette
High
95
Breakfast Cereals
All-Bran
Low
42
Porridge, non instant
Low
49
Oat bran
Medium
55
Muesli
Medium
56
Mini [...]
Myth #1: Acne is not caused by diet. This is one of the most common acne myths that dermatology textbooks will emphasize. They often state, emphatically, that eating sugary foods such as candy, cookies and cakes or fried foods such as french fries, onion rings or potato chips make no difference.
This ‘fact’ has [...]