KALE- The Leafy Green Acne Fighter!
Its true...one of the benefits of kale include "Acne Fighter". I know this, because when I juice for better health and clearer skin...I include kale. Kale is one of the BEST foods for acne!
Of course this wasn't something I figured out on my own, I actually stumbled upon this by accident.
One of my health conscience aunts, who juices religiously educated me on the wonders of leafy greens...and kale was at the top of her list.
I'm sure once you see the benefits of kale, you'll be sure to add this leafy green to your clear skin diet.
Take a look at the vitamins and nutrients packed in kale:
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K
Other Nutrients
• Manganese
• Dietary Fiber
• Calcium
• Potassium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Protein
• Folate
• Phosphorus
Look impressive? I know! Do you see why kale is my favorite leafy greens that I add to my juicing?
The Benefits of Kale For Acne:
• Detoxifier/Cleanser Kale is a wonderful cleanser, ridding our bodies of built up toxins which contribute to the formation of acne.
• Powerful Antioxidant This beautiful leafy green is a powerful antioxidant responsible for protection of free radical damage.
• Immune System Builder Take a look at all the nutrients mentioned above. Every one of these vitamins and nutrients contribute to a stronger immune system. And as you know, a strong immune system allows your body to combat and recover from acne quicker.
• Excellent Source of Dietary Fiber Yes, the fiber in Kale binds to toxins in our bodies and helps eliminate it out of our system.
Kale, like most vegetables are best consumed raw. By eating your vegetables raw, you are receiving the maximum amount of nutrients. Cooking your vegetables, diminish the nutritional value in your fruits and veggies.
So, you may be asking, "what's the best way to consume the nutritional value in kale"?
You can enjoy kale by adding to:
• Salads
• Soups
• Sandwiches
OR…JUICE!
Yes..yes..juice your kale!
Kale is my favorite leafy green to juice, the reasons are obvious. Loaded full of nutrients that help me combat my acne.
I add 2-3 kale leaves to my juice. I usually juice:
I have teenage acne and it bothers me. Recently I purchaced Starbucks Vanilla Rooibos tea. After drinking a few cups i felt so much better! My acne calmed down and i felt good about myself! Thanks so much!
by Ivana
I got some Rooibos Tea Double Red Rooibos at my local organic market day before yesterday, because I had a sore throat and wanted to get a couple different kinds of tea to drink hot to help with my throat. This morning, I looked in the mirror and noticed, even though I've been awfully sick, how good my face looks. I'll have to get back to y'all about how I look in a week or two, but if this is the power of Red Rooibos Tea, I'm sold!
by Leigh (South Carolina, USA)
I've had severe acne for more than 10 years and i have a complete collection of acne cream and face wash in my possession. I've been drinking green tea for 5 - 6 months now, there were some improvements but not as good as i was expecting and the caffeine present in green tea didn't do any good either. But seriously ? After reading this article i thought why not? let's give it a try! As green tea was 1 of the only thing that actually made a difference, i started to believe in herbal teas.
While being on a low G.I diet, i brought a pack of fresh Rooibos tea and had about 8 - 10 cups a day...and after only 3 days, believe me or not, my acne was completely gone! Those huge cysts i had on both cheeks were all 'dried up' and can only be described as brown spots by now. This is so unexpected that i still can't believe it myself.
If you've had acne like me for so long and tried about everything, Rooibos tea might be the real remedy for some of us, but i don't know if the results would be the same for everyone eventually but well, just give it a try :)