Dairy To Lean Meat: These 7 Foods Can Cause Acne

By Bornika Das

Are you tired of handling pimples and acnes. Even though you have tried all the hacks, nothing is coming at your solution. This is because you are not maintaining proper diet. Some foods are known to be more acne-causing than others. These seven foods you must restrict:

Dairy

This is in our top-list of cne causing food. A glass of milk or the cheese in your sandwich can contribute to your breakouts. Dairy products increase the production of sebum which clog pores and lead to acne.

Whey Protein

Although it is a popular supplement among athletes and fitness enthusiasts, it may also be contributing to your breakouts. Whey protein contains a type of amino acid called leucine, which can stimulate the production of insulin and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in the body leading to breakouts.

Chocolate

Owing to high level of sugar and dairy in chocolates, it produces sebum which leads to acnes.Additionally, chocolate also contains caffeine, which can stimulate the production of cortisol, a stress hormone that can contribute to acne.

Peanut Butter

While peanut butter may be a staple in many of our diets, it's also a high-glycemic-index food that can cause inflammation and lead to breakouts. Besides, they contain omega-6 fatty acids which can lead to inflammation in the body.

Refined Grains

Refined grains or refined white flour found in bread, pasta, cereals, rice noodles have high glycemic index and raise blood sugar levels. They also lead to faster cell growth and sebum production, thus resulting in acne.

Sugar

They get absorbed into the blood stream raising the blood sugar levels. The increase in insulin levels also pushes the excess sugar into your cells, which in turn causes acne.

Lean Meat

Some people experience large pimples and acnes due to the consumption of lean meats like chicken and mutton.