Nutrition is important for health and the best foods for keeping the skin healthy. The skin problem is generally caused by oily food, processed and canned food, refined sugar, and spicy foods which can cause skin problems like acne, cold sore, and blisters. So, treat your skin by eating antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetables, healthy fats from oily fish and nuts as they are rich in antioxidants and fibers. You should take optimal levels of the nutrients that are crucial for radiant skin, including beta carotene, vitamins C and selenium.
| AVOID | ALLOWED TO TAKE |
| MILK PRODUCTS | MILK PRODUCTS |
| Whole Milk and Cream, Full-Fat Yogurt, Condensed Milk, Buttermilk, Curd, Cheese | Cow’s Ghee, low fat milk |
| FRUITS | FRUITS |
| Coconut, Citrus Fruits, Canned or Packaged Fruits, Tomato & Juices | Avocado, Blackcurrant, Blueberries, Guava, Papaya, Apricot, Apple, Indian gooseberry, Pear, Pomegranate, Banana (Day Time, 1 or 2 only) Watermelon, Muskmelon |
| VEGETABLES | VEGETABLES |
| Canned & Frozen Vegetables, Eggplant, Bell Pepper | All Seasonal Vegetables can be consumed |
| DRY FRUITS & SEEDS | DRY FRUITS & SEEDS |
| Pistachio, Cashew Nuts | 4-5 Almonds, Walnuts, Sunflower Seed, Chia Seed, Flaxseed, Pumpkin Seed (All Soaked in Water Overnight) |
| SPICES | SPICES |
| Green & Red Chilies, Table Salt (Excess), Black Pepper | Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Dry Ginger, Fennel, Mint, Thyme, Basil |
| OILS | OILS |
| Unsaturated Fats, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil | Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil, Olive Oil |
| CEREALS | CEREALS |
| White Refined Flour and its Products | Whole Grains, Wheat, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Flour Ratio: Wheat Flour (80%) + Soybean Flour (10%) + Gram Flour (10%) |
| PULSES | PULSES |
| Black Gram / Horse Gram, Kidney Beans, Chickpeas, Black Eyed Peas, Black Lentils | Yellow and Green Lentils, Split Grams, Pigeon Peas / Tuvar |
| DRY FRUITS & SEEDS | DRY FRUITS & SEEDS |
| Pistachio, Cashew Nuts | 4-5 Almonds, Walnuts, Sunflower Seed, Chia Seed, Flaxseed, Pumpkin Seed (All Soaked in Water Overnight) |
| NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS | NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS |
| Avoid All other Non-Vegetarian Food | Egg white, Grilled Chicken – Once a Week |
| OTHERS | OTHERS |
| Packaged, Processed, Fried and Bakery Products, Honey, Refined Sugar, Jams, Sauces, Pickle | Homemade Only, Rose Petals Juice (5-7 Petals), Tofu, Green Juice |
OTHER TIPS / RECOMMENDATIONS
- Water intake should be 10-12 glasses.
- Walk for 30 min is recommended.
- Fiber-rich diet should be consumed to avoid constipation.
- Take more Salad and Fruits, Avoid Smoking and Alcohol.
- Prefer Whole fruit over Fruit Juice.
- Herbal Tea: Boil 1/2tsp. each of Fennel, Dhaniya, Cumin in 3 cups of Water till it’s reduced to 1 cup. Take this Herbal Concoction twice a day (If there is gas formation, it is to be preferred)
- Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation.
- As per Ayurveda, all diseases are caused due to imbalance of the tridoshas. Skin Problems are due to an imbalance of Pitta Dosha, so it is better to avoid taking Sour (Amla), Salty (Lavan), and Pungent (Katu) Tastes and Sweet (Madhur), Bitter (Tikta), and Astringent (Kashaya) Tastes can be consumed in moderation.
- As a General, all kinds of artificial, packed, industrial, and processed food items should be avoided.
- Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.