Beautiful Skin With A Gluten-Free Diet

Skin Did you realize that your skin is a reflection of your gut health? If you’ve tried every lotion and potion to achieve flawless skin without success, maybe it’s time to look down the end of your fork.

The key to beautiful skin is to focus on digestive function and reduce inflammation. Wheat and other grains containing gluten are common triggers for inflammation, leading to poor absorption of essential nutrients the skin needs to repair itself. Deficiencies in these nutrients, along with inflammation, are likely to lead to acne, eczema, dermatitis, wrinkles, dull skin, and more. And no cream, no matter how expensive, can treat your nutritional deficiencies!

To improve skin health, not only should you cut out foods that irritate the gastrointestinal tract, but you should also increase foods rich in antioxidants and rich in specific nutrients to nourish the skin.

Let’s take a look at a proper gluten-free diet for skin health.

Foods With A Low Glycemic Index:

Grains containing gluten such as wheat, rye and barley are not the only things that raise blood sugar. Even gluten-free foods like rice, quinoa, corn, dairy, sugar, and processed foods can accelerate ageing and trigger acne due to their high glycemic load.

Superfoods For The Skin:

Increase your levels of healthy fats and eat them with foods rich in sulfur, biotin and vitamins A, C and D. Berries, broccoli, egg yolks, almonds, avocados, and ghee (clarified butter) are excellent options. Half of your plate would be made up of vegetables.

Probiotics:

Long-term use of antibiotics and a poor diet can kill healthy organisms in your body. Probiotics are found in agitated foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha tea, and miso. They promote digestive health, which improves liver function and enhances nutrient absorption. Alternatively, consider supplementing with a quality probiotic.

Prebiotics:

Prebiotics are special fibers that feed the good bacteria and put our probiotics to good use. Dietary fibers such as chicory, inulin and fractioning saccharides (FOS) are green bananas, Jerusalem artichoke, leeks, asparagus and garlic.

Digestive Support:

If you have gas, bloating, or heartburn, chances are you’re not digesting food very well. Consider improving with digestive enzymes with every meal. To boost your enzyme production, try a tablespoonful of raw apple cider vinegar before each meal.

Stress management, hydration, and responsible sun exposure are also important factors. Combine your healthy lifestyle with a nutrient-dense, gluten-free diet that can be digested in a healthy gut, and you may have found the missing link in your beauty regimen.

Conclusion