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Trying To Rid Your Skin Of Acne Scars? Here Are The Best Foods To Eat

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Trying To Rid Your Skin Of Acne Scars? Here Are The Best Foods To Eat

Contrary to popular belief, acne scars can actually be healed over time. Here are 10 foods you should be eating if you’d like to get rid of your acne scars:

March 25, 2019
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Can you guess which citrus fruit is best for acne prevention? Find out in the gallery below! (Photo: 123RF)

Contrary to popular belief, acne scars can actually be healed over time. According to a study in Finland, these foods below are great for clearing up acne problems. Here are 10 foods you should be eating if you’d like to get rid of your acne scars, plus recipes to try:

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Trying To Rid Your Skin Of Acne Scars? Here Are The Best Foods To Eat
1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, anchovies, sardines and mackerel contain lots of antioxidant properties to help reduce inflammation on your skin.

READ MORE: How To Make A Cured Salmon Dish For A Healthy Start To The Week

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TRY: Tandoori Salmon Skewers
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Mouth-watering kebab-inspired salmon skewers infused with tandoori, curry and other spices. This is sure to be the star of the dining table!

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2. Sweet Potatoes
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They’re high in retinols (also known as Vitamin A) that help improve skin regeneration, so that your acne scars heal faster.

Besides eating foods high in retinols, be sure to supplement your intake with skincare that’s high in retinol too.

READ MORE: How Eating More Sweet Potatoes Can Help Lower Stress Levels (& More Surprising Health Benefits!)

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TRY: Crumbed Fish With Sweet Potato Chips
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Not only is this healthy and delicious crumbed fish with sweet potato and cauliflower chips dish a great meal for you, your kids will also love it!

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3. Kale
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This anti-inflammatory vegetable has high levels of vitamins and minerals and they’re all great for reducing hyper-pigmentation on your skin so your scars don’t leave you with odd coloured patches on your skin.

READ MORE: 20 Foods With Zero Calories That Can Help You Lose Weight

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TRY: Chicken & Kale Power Soup
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Every spoonful of this chicken and kale power soup contains plenty of body-building and skin-nourishing ingredients.

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4. Quinoa
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Quinoa is rich in antioxidant and Vitamin B, this grain decreases skin discolouration.

READ MORE: Beauty Dictionary: Q for Quinoa

 

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TRY: Quinoa Salad With Broccoli & Orange
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This delicious Quinoa Salad With Broccoli And Orange makes healthy eating easy.

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5. Broccoli
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High in Vitamin C, broccoli helps to promote collagen formation and improve skin elasticity.

READ MORE: 10 Foods That Can Help Rebalance Your Female Hormones

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TRY: Cauliflower & Broccoli Au Gratin
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Buttery cauliflower, broccoli and leak topped with a golden crust of cheeses and breadcrumbs. Baked prosciutto slices are broken over the top to finish.

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6. Green Tea
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Besides being the go-to drink for weight loss, green tea is also high in polyphenols that can help reduce large pores on your skin.

READ MORE: Top 10 Foods That Can Help Prevent Wrinkles

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TRY: Tea-Smoked Trout Salad
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Try this interesting technique of cooking trout by using the smoke of sugar rice and tea. Serve with a Chinese-style fruit and vegetable salad.

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7. Legumes
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Legumes are generally low glycemic so it helps to reduce inflammation on your face. You’ll also experience lower breakouts because with lower inflammation, your skin isn’t as aggravated.

READ MORE: Eating More Legumes And Beans Can Help You Slim Down And Live Longer

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TRY: Vegetable And White Bean Soup
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Inspired by the classic minestrone, this vegetable and white bean soup is just as hearty and filling too!

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8. Almonds
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Almonds are a great source of Vitamin E and they help to hydrate skin from the inside so your acne scars heal out from the inside and out.

READ MORE: The 6 Best Nuts To Eat If You Want To Slim Down Fast

 

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TRY: Banana & Almond Slice
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Watching your sugar intake? These diabetic-friendly banana and almond slices let you enjoy some indulgence without the worry or a guilty conscious.

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9. Lemon Juice
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High in Vitamin C, lemon juice also helps to eliminate toxins in your body so your skin looks more radiant.

READ MORE: The Best Slimming Drinks You Should Take In The Morning

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TRY: Citrus And Almond Cake
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Wholemeal self-raising flour is used in this delicious Citrus And Almond Cake. It’s made with lemon zest and lemon juice for a zesty punch of flavour.

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10. Brown Rice
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Brown Rice is high in magnesium with helps to balance out acne-inducing hormones so your skin doesn’t break out as often.

READ MORE: 10 Benefits Of Including Rice In Your Weight-Loss Diet

 

 

 

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TRY: Salmon And Brown Rice Salad
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This easy and simple dish is not only nutritious but will fill you up – great for a fast weekday lunch or dinner when you are strapped for time.

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Text: Atika Lim

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