The Clear Skin Program | Nutrition & Foods

The information below is a guideline only. The Program is not asking you to eliminate foods or food groups completely; we do suggest you cut back and moderate some food types. The “May Aggravate Acne-Prone Skin” group has been a problem for many people who experience acne. We also know that some people have trigger foods such as citrus, but this is not across the board.

Foods with Iodides: Iodides irritate the pore and may cause acne flare-ups

Iodized salt

Milk (including organic and especially nonfat)

Cheese

Whey or soy protein shakes and protein bars, creatine

Soy products: tofu, soy milk, tempeh, edamame, soy sauce

Seafood, shellfish: cod, scallops

Spirulina, chlorella, blue-green algae

Kelp, miso soup, seaweed, seaweed supplements

Vitamins with iodides, iodine, kelp, potassium iodide (also avoid biotin and B12)

Potential Substitutes

Sea salt, uniodized salt, celtic salt, himalayan salt

Almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk, oat milk

Nut cheese

Pea protein, egg white powder, hemp – still check for iodides and biotin before buying (Vega Sport Performance Protein and Perfect Fit are a few safe ones.)

Fresh water fish: lake trout, bass, catfish

High Androgen: Foods high in androgens may contribute to increased sebum

Peanuts, peanut butter

Almond butter or other nut butters

Peanut oil, corn oil, canola oil

Olive oil, coconut oil

Shellfish

Organ meats including pate

Additional Foods More Often Associated With Exacerbating Acne & Inflammation

Trans Fats

Cakes, pies and cookies

Margarine (stick and tub)

Crackers

Microwave popcorn

Overheated fats: baked foods/ fried at high temperatures

Excess sugar

Omega-6 oils (most vegetable oils) and not enough Omega-3s

Known food sensitivities (examples: fruit, gluten)

Supportive Foods/Beverages

Ceylon cinnamon

Apple cider vinegar

Green tea, especially matcha

Brazil nuts

Pinto beans

Halibut

Wild–caught salmon

Oats

Navy beans

Chicken

Spinach

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