Questions for healthy skin (2)

1. What items can be applied externally as well as integrated into our diet?

Certain polyunsaturated fats, called linoleic and linolenic acids or omega-6 and omega-3 oils are vital for the skin. A common sign of deficiency of these substances is dry skin. Pumpkin and flax seeds are rich in linolenic acid (omega-3), while sesame and sunflower seeds are rich in linoleic acid (omega-6).
Linolenic acid is converted in the body into DHA and EPA which are also found in mackerel, herring, salmon and tuna.
The ideal mix is one third pumpkin seeds, one third sunflower seeds and the last third sesame seeds, kept unground in the fridge in a sealed glass container, and ground on the day for use.

2. Which foods are most likely to create greasy or pimply skin?

1) Avoid fried food, burnt or browned fat, saturated and hydrogenated fat.
2) Avoid any form of sugar, white or refined foods.
3) Avoid refined, white and overcooked foods.
4) Avoid processed food containing lots of additives, and cook foods as little as possible.
5) Minimize your intake of alcohol, coffee and tea.