For years, it has been difficult to prove that diet has any effect on acne. But a substantial
body of literature now exists that directly implicates diet as the most likely environmental factor
underlying the development of acne. Confirmation of the diet-acne hypothesis will require
numerous well controlled dietary interventions examining multiple nutritional factors. However,
it is a well known fact that changing our eating habits can help prevent acne breakouts.

Diet has a direct effect on our body's insulin levels. Insulin is our master hormone and affects
all of our other hormones and hormonal fluctuations, particularly our androgen levels, directly
related to acne flare ups. As a result, researchers believe carbohydrates with a high glycemic
index, which causes glucose and insulin levels to spike, may influence the development and
severity of acne.

Having a low glycemic diet, rich in veggies, fruit, seafood, and grass-fed meat, can help
stabilize insulin levels, which theoretically may have an impact on acne development.

Also, there are some types of foods that can help you prevent and fight acne. Ingesting
Omega-3 fats, such as fish oil, for instance, has been shown to be a powerful anti-
inflammatory agent in our body. Since a big part of acne is inflammation, it makes theoretical
sense that eating an anti-inflammatory diet would help.

Every person has a different reaction to certain foods. If you think that a certain food may
be triggering your acne try eliminating it for a couple of months and see if you notice an
improvement in your skin.