A number of people and nutritional sources say people should regularly eat legumes, but there is a subset of the populace for which legumes trigger inflammation. Beans are another kind of seed, so they have their own sets of defense chemicals like grains (section above). To learn more about the defense chemical system in legumes that can cause unclear skin read this. One of our clients experiences skin issues and stomach pains when they eat legumes.
Note: Legumes, in addition to all the other problematic food groups outlined in this book, are known to trigger auto-immune conditions(ex: PCOS).
Clear Skin Nutrition: Table of Contents
- Foods to avoid for clear skin:
- Refined and processed foods
- Foods to avoid for clear skin: Trans fats/Chemical additives/artificial colorings and flavorings
- High fructose corn syrup
- Grains/pseudo grains (rice, corn, wheat, barley, and more)
- Legumes (beans, lentils)
- Refined sugar/Sugar alternatives
- Nuts & Seeds
- Refined oils aka Vegetable oils
- Dairy & Eggs
- Nightshades (potatoes, peppers, and more)
- Alcohol
- Foods that can cause skin issues:
- Foods you can eat for clear skin
