You have probably been told from childhood that whole grains are healthy and that you should always eat whole grains. I can remember my childhood, where the topic really came up and then wholegrain bread and flour became more popular and the food industry started to advertise wholegrain (for example the percentage of wholegrain in breakfast cereals). And it's true that wholegrains are healthy or …
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Nutrition and skin
You can have a positive effect on your skin by taking care of the right diet.
Learn more about how diet and skin are related and how to improve your skin tone.
[Video] Going wheat-free when having acne?
Meanwhile, it has become a real trend to abstain from wheat or gluten at all. Does that make sense if you suffer from acne and skin breakouts?
I say it depends on how it’s done!
As a background, I have to start by saying the following:
Gluten is a constituent of wheat and other grains (spelt, rye) and is generally harder to digest. In addition, …
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[Video] Recipe for quick and healthy dinner: Quinoa Salad
Prepare 1 cup of quinoa according to the package instructions
½ small zucchini cut into mini cubes
1 avocado
2 small tubers of beetroot (peeled and cooked) diced
A handful of black olives, seeded, sliced
Fresh coriander leaves
Juice of ½ lemon
Sea-salt
Olive oil
Cumin
Mix everything and enjoy, ideal to eat leftovers on the next day or to take it …
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[Video] Digestive power for healthy skin
The importance of digestive power for your overall health and longevity is a key concept of Ayurveda teachings. In my practice, I have found that patients with “stubborn” skin diseases often have digestive problems as well. And this makes sense, because our outer skin is a reflection of our inner skin aka gastrointestinal skin. In this video I show you, how you can treat digestive problems and …
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[Video] Good fats and bad fats for your skin
That fatty foods, like pizza, salami, fries etc., promote pimples and bad skin, is probably common sense. But there are “healthy foods” that trigger this inflammatory response as well!
Animal fat:
From the arachidonic acid contained therein more pro-inflammatory tissue hormones are produced. The composition of the skin-sebum changes and this can lead to a clogging of the pores.
Omega …
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[Video] Prepare your skin for spring
If you are anything like me, then winter is your time for eating more comfort foods. It starts with Thanksgiving, then Christmas time and in my country we have carnival as well. So making more exceptions to our normal diet than usual: white flour, sugar, alcohol, coffee. You may have noticed a worsening of your skin during this time as well.
Now, as we approach spring, would be a good time to …
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[Video] Healthy protein for healthy skin?
When I talk about food that triggers acne, a lot of my patients ask me: But what can I eat now? There is nothing left!
A high carb diet or a diet rich in animal protein are both bad choices when it comes to acne. So what is the solution?
In this video I talk about healthy protein choices for an anti-inflammatory diet.
Lentils
They are rich in protein and deliver important minerals …
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How plant green ensures beautiful skin
The prohibitions are everywhere! Those with a healthy lifestyle are generally aware of foods that are potentially bad for the skin and can lead to inflammation and premature aging.
For someone who, up to now, has not put too much thought into this, the question is inevitably: “But what should I eat then?” This question is often asked in my practice. My response is then: among other things, more …
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Does gluten damage my skin?
The short answer is: probably not! But perhaps you and your skin will benefit from a lack of gluten ... You may already have noticed something from the trend of gluten-free diet and wonder if you should also do without gluten?
What is gluten at all?
Gluten is the so-called gluten protein, which is contained in many types of cereals and leads to a cohesion of the dough during the processing of …
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