There is a very strong link between acne and diet. The prevalence of acne, a distressing skin condition, is very high. On average it is as high as 79 to 85% in adolescents and 40 to 54% in people aged 25 and older. 12% of women and 3% men in their middle age have acne.

The true cause of acne is unknown. The fact that there is a lower incidence of acne in non-Western countries raises the possibility of a link between acne and low carbohydrate intake. The theory is that high carbohydrate intake causes raised Insulin level (Hyperinsulinemia). Insulinaemia is an important part of acne in general because it affects androgenic hormones and growth factor.

Dr. Robin. N. Smith and colleagues, in a study, used randomised low glycemic load diet and a control diet that was rich in carbohydrates. The low glycemic load diet had 45% energy from low glycemic Index carbohydrate and 25% from protein. Included in the study were 45 male aged 15 to 24 years. The study was carried out at the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. This is the first randomised controlled trial to examine the influence the effects of glycemic load has on acne.  In the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition July Issue the published results showed that compared to the group on carbohydrate rich diet, there was significant reduction of acne in the low glycemic diet. So for acne, low Glycemic food is the Good Health Option.

In a press release, Dr Smith and his colleagues said, “Although we could not isolate the effect of the low glycemic load diet from that of weight loss, the findings support the hypothesis of a relationship between acne and high insulin levels.”

Foods with low Glycemic Index are rich in complex carbohydrates. As a result, glucose is released slowly. If sugar is slowly released into the blood, the demand on Insulin is less. Insulin controls circulating blood sugar and affects growth and sex hormones.

To assess the Glycemic Index of foods, the blood sugar level is monitored after that food is eaten.

Highy Glycemic Index(HGI): 70+

Medium Glyemic Index (MGI): 56 to 69.

Low Glycemic Index (LGI); 55 and lower.

Low Glycemic Index Food: Heavy Mixed Grain 45 Whole Wheat 49 Special K (UK) 54  Natural Muesli 40  Porridge 58  All-bran (UK) 30  Oat bran 50  Rolled Oats 51 Soya and Linseed 36  Wholegrain Pumpernickel 46  Tomatoes 15 Onions 10  Raw Carrots 16  Broccoli 10 Boiled Carrots 41 Frozen Green Peas 39 Frozen Sweet Corn 47   Cabbage 10  Mushrooms 10  Lettuce 10  Green Beans 15  Red Peppers 10   Chillies 10  Cauliflower 15

HGI (High Glycemic Index)  Foods. Pretzels 83 Rice Cakes 87 Glutinous Rice 86  Short Grain White Rice 83  Tapioca 70  Scones 92 Fresh Mashed Potatoes 73  French Fries 75  Donuts 76 Instant Mashed Potatoes 80  Watermelon 80 Dates 103 Instant White Rice 87

So to keep those zits away and maintain healthy skin, eat more cereals and beans and reject white bread, French fries and burgers.

For good health, low stress and clear skin maintain a low glycemic diet.

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