National Nutrition Month Series-How Are Singles Doing?

Dark Chocolate is said to have a blood-sugar regulating effect that helps control sebum production.

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The Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported in 2005 that dark chocolate has a blood-sugar regulating effect.  Regulating your blood-sugar can help singles control sebrum production, which is linked to acne.

So what’s the story? Well, apparently during manufacturing, dark chocolate retains up to 95% of its flavonoids in comparison to most of the other forms of chocolate.  Clinical trials have also shown an improvement in blood vessel function from consuming flavonoid-rich dark chocolate daily over an extended period of time.

While a little dark chocolate has some benefits, a lot is not better. Chocolate still has tons of calories. If you’re going to eat more chocolate, you’ll have to make some adjustments and reduce consumption in other areas.

Other Nutritional Acne Tips

Although the contribution of hormones and genetics may affect break out tendencies, here are some additional suggestions for singles to consider in their acne battles:

1.  Try to adhere to a healthy, natural diet that keeps blood-sugar levels stable and is high in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.

2.  Vitamins A, B6, C, and E; zinc and selenium are some of the nutrients believed to help.

3.  Foods recommended include ginger, kale, green tea, and pears

4. Natural health providers also assert that acne is often the body’s way of saying that there is a toxic build-up which the liver is unable to clean and the skin shows the imbalance.  Singles seeking to reduce systemic toxicity can turn to foods such as fibre, oats, oat bran, lentils, fresh fruits, vegetables in addition to regular water intake each day.

These days, singles experiencing acne seems to have extended beyond the primary teen years.  It can be frustrating and result in self-esteem difficulties. Regardless of your age, there is no reason that you should be ashamed to consult with an appropriate health care provider.

In my own experience, I find that rest, exercise and a healthy diet always contributes to the appearance of my skin (for the better or worse).  There are small nutritional changes that singles can make today that will gradually improve your skin’s appearance.  Name 1 and start now!

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