The age-old adage “you are what you eat” is especially true when it comes to your skin. The largest organ, your skin responds quickly to the quality of nourishment that you give your body. Your skin reflects your general internal health, and can be a bellwether for a handful of very serious diseases and some less serious problems like hormonal imbalance. Foods that cause inflammation like processed convenience foods, especially those that contain large amounts of sugar, are particularly bad for your skin. Drinking alcohol in excess can encourage adult acne, dry skin, or even topical yeast infections that cause dandruff. Luckily, the opposite is also true and you can heal unhealthy skin with healthy food.
