After months of searching the web, our team has collected the best foods for clear skin– with an added bonus of adding foods which promote probiotic growth. Below, please see a ranging list of foods which have been known to balance the body’s PH level reduce inflammation, and food items which help to promote the growth of good bacteria over bad, and support the success of our probiotic acne treatment.
Dairy: These items are naturally abundant in probiotics, and contain natural fats the skin needs to repair itself.
- Raw Whole Milk
- Fresh Butter
- Buttermilk
- Eggs
- Acidophilus Milk
- Yogurt/ Greek/ Otherwise
- Natural Cheeses (In small amounts)
Nuts and Dried Fruits: Certain nuts are known to increase lactic acid in muscles and are said to build up acidic PH levels. The two listed below are the most alkaline, and may provide a good source of clean protein.
- Almonds
- Brazil Nuts
Vegetables and Fruits: Veggies are a staple for all healthy diets, the ones listed below are best known to balance the bodies PH, and provide necessary vitamins for cell turnover, helping skin to regenerate, and cleanse itself before and during breakouts. Staying away from large amounts of high sugar and high acid fruits like citrus and grapes may be better for some who seem to have breakouts.
- Gourds
- Zucchini
- Squash
- Cucumbers
- Pickles
- Spinach
- Red Beets
- Red Cabbage
- Yellow Beans
- Sweet Potatoes
- Peppers
- Garlic
- Celery
- Salad Greens
- Artichokes, canned or fresh
- Asparagus
- Apples
- Avocados
- Bananas
Oils, Pickled Items and Spices: Everyday seasonings were onced used as medicine for a reason, certain teas, oils, and spices have great anti-inflammatory and probiotic properties to promote a balanced body, and healthy skin.
- Black Olives in Oil
- Sunflower, and Olive Oil
- Sea Salt
- Vinegar ( All Kinds)
- Natural Honey
- Green Tea, Herbal Tea, Echinacea Tea
- Cayenne Pepper
- Turmeric
- Paprika
- Avocados
- Coconut Oil
Probiotic spokesman, Fernando Perez, offers why the above foods have been hand selected for the Probiotic Skin Care Diet, “Diet often affects how our skin works to fight bacteria, similar to the way that other organs need nutrients to ward off disease. When we eat right, and stay hydrated, our body is able keep a better balance of good and bad bacteria”.
Perez added that introducing meats in small quantities, and staying away from processed carbohydrates would be the best acne treatment diet.
For more information on what causes acne, visit our FAQ’s page and stay in touch with the Probiotic Action team on Facebook.
