| You've tried every product under the sun, from | | | | glycemic load diets). |
| Proactiv to Accutane, but your face still resembles a | | | | What is glycemic index, you ask? Every food is |
| deep dish pizza pie with extra pepperoni, so you've | | | | assigned a rating based on how quickly it causes a |
| resorted to seeking out magical home remedies for | | | | spike in your blood sugar. For example, if you eat a |
| pimples. In the world of dermatology, whether or not | | | | sugar-laden donut, your blood glucose levels will |
| diet plays a part in the wonderful world of acne is a | | | | skyrocket, and your body will be forced to release |
| highly debated topic. | | | | loads of insulin to deal with all the incoming sugar. Over |
| Some say that there is no link between diet and "the | | | | time, this excessive release of insulin can lead to |
| dots," and the only way to get rid of them is through | | | | diabetes. |
| medication and creams; others claim that what you | | | | On the other hand, a complex carbohydrate (one with |
| eat is the biggest cause of acne, and you should start | | | | a low glycemic index), like most fruits and vegetables, |
| there before even considering popping pills. So, who do | | | | only cause a subtle increase in blood glucose levels, |
| you trust? Who's right? You just want to know how | | | | thus releasing less insulin. To find the GI of any food, |
| to get rid of pimples! | | | | simply type the name of the food along with "glycemic |
| Well, you can start here: A new study suggests that | | | | index" into Google. |
| avoiding foods with a high glycemic index may help | | | | It's not possible to determine if the improvement in |
| clear your skin. They had two groups of acne | | | | acne was due to weight loss or better insulin sensitivity |
| sufferers follow two different diets for 12 weeks. One | | | | or both, the researchers write. |
| group followed a low glycemic load plan, while the | | | | My question is: Does it matter? It's clear that avoiding |
| other stuck to an ordinary American high-processed | | | | over-processed junk food already has many benefits |
| diet. | | | | (fat loss, reduced risk of diabetes, more energy), AND |
| After 3 months, the low glycemic load group had | | | | it could possibly reduce the number of blemishes on |
| gotten rid of nearly twice as many pimples and lesions | | | | your face. So give it a try. Even if you don't banish a |
| than the control group. Even better, the group that | | | | single zit, you will still be healthier in the long run. |
| stuck to the lower end of the glycemic index also lost | | | | Do you have any other home remedies for pimples |
| weight and increased their insulin sensitivity (two | | | | that you swear by? Let's hear 'em! |
| benefits that have been repeatedly linked to low | | | | |