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New diet plan offers hope to teens with acne
February 2007
Acne is a condition estimated to affect up to 95 percent of all teenagers and its impact on quality of life has long been recognised. Groundbreaking research by RMIT University and the Department of Dermatology at the Royal Children’s and Royal Melbourne hospitals, recently found a Higher Protein-Low GI diet plan significantly reduced acne by more than 50 percent, in just 12 weeks.
The science has now been turned into a 16-page practical diet and lifestyle plan. Produced by the Australian Women’s Weekly in conjunction with Meat & Livestock Australia, the Higher Protein-Low GI diet plan, called The Teenage Anti-acne Diet consists of simple tips on food preparation, exercise and skincare to help control acne, maintain a clear complexion and achieve optimum health for life.
And it’s available free with the current issue of the Australian Women’s Weekly.
According to Robyn Smith, one of the chief researchers from RMIT, the link between diet and acne has long been considered a myth but the research, on which the new diet plan is based, suggests otherwise.
“The Teenage Anti-acne Diet is based on the simple principles of hunter-gather diets which contain more natural foods such as lean red meat, seafood, fresh fruit, vegetables and wholegrains. Our research showed that teenage boys consuming a Higher Protein-Low GI diet for 12 weeks experienced significantly greater improvements in facial acne when compared with those teenage boys consuming a typical Western diet, high in processed foods and refined grain products such as chips, biscuits and takeaways,” Robyn explained.
The Teenage Anti-acne Diet has been designed as a practical resource for parents and teenagers alike and contains information on the signs and causes of acne. It also provides valuable information on how diet and exercise can help to reduce acne and includes delicious recipes, meal plans and even tips on how to get teens involved in the kitchen.
Deborah Thomas, Editor-In-Chief of the Australian Women’s Weekly believes the diet plan is recommended reading for every parent.
“The findings from this exciting research highlighting the link between a typical Western diet and acne are extraordinary and the resulting diet plan contained in our March issue is recommended reading for every parent,” added Deborah.