Does bread make skin worse?
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free skin care · Sat Jun 21, 2014 12:59 pm

Ive been eating alot of Subway lately, like everyday. However when I do, I always go for 9 Grain Wheat or the Honey Oat bread, and only put veggies on it. My question is, does bread make skin worse? Ive heard that eating anything processed with gluten, will make skin worse, if i cut the bread out will my skin get better? By that i mean, brighter, smoother, more even?

free skin care · Sat Jun 21, 2014 2:01 pm

The food question has been posted on another forum many times and it is really is a YMMV.

I went without gluten for almost a week. My stomach was much flatter; but I did not notice a difference in skin. The first phase of the South Beach Diet is gluten free. The author reports many people do well and want to stay gluten free.

You can try eliminating gluten and see how you do. Other products that can be a problem for acne prones are dairy (especially skim milk) and sugar.

My former supervisor has great skin. She eats extremely clean. As far as I know, she does not really exercise. I don't think she buys high end skin care and it does not appear she is wearing much makeup.

free skin care · Sat Jun 21, 2014 5:28 pm

As Autumn said, its YMMV, but Subway's "wheat" breads are mostly refined white flour, so you arent really getting much benefit from whole grains there.

Gluten,dairy and sugar have a definitely negative effect on my skin and its pretty immediate: I get dark circles the next day if Ive eaten them. Every Easter after I eat my huge chocolate bunny I get the "Easter Zits", too.

Try going without for 21 days and see if your skin reacts favorably.

Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:19 am

Hi,I don't think bread can really affect one's skin that much as long as you don't concentrate on having it more often. Wheat breads are more advisable to eat. You may also balance it by drinking water or fruit juice because I believe that this will be an added factor to make our skin looks better.

free skin care · Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:54 am

We are all genetically different. It is well known that some races have more sensitivity to lactose, for instance, because for many thousands of years it was not included in their traditional diet. Grains are a fairly recent innovation in human consumption, and the ones we now consume are far from the unmodified cultivars first used. Many people cannot handle the genetically modified cultivars well.

The best way to figure out food sensitivities is an elimination diet. This is a tool often used by MDs and naturopaths to investigate food allergy issues, however, one does not need medical guidance to use this health tool, just the will to research content of food.

Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:27 pm

Could be. Everyone is different so it is really hard to say but once I started on the Paleo diet I noticed my face got clearer.

free skin care · Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:12 am

Hawkman, if Subway is your only option, have you tried a chopped salad? If you add some hemp hearts you will get better protein than just eating the vegetables they offer. The chicken, unless its hormone and antibiotic free, would not be my choice. Nor would their cheese.

http://nutiva.com/hemp/organic-hemp-hearts-health-benefits/

free skin care · Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:36 pm

Actually bread can affect your skin if you have a problem with yeast overgrowth. I find Subway's bread really yeasty at least a few years back and for me overgrowth of yeast from breads, sugars, mushrooms and alcohol would cause me to get breakouts.

Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:00 am

YMMV, but personally, carbs, gluten, and cow dairy has been pretty bad for my skin. Sad

I try to stick to paleo/weston price as much as possible, and I don't exercise. Even though I was still skinny before, I am more toned now after sticking to paleo. Smile

Unless you're a celiac or super sensitive, it doesn't mean you should go gluten free, it just means that you got to watch your intake. Enjoy your bread during parties or while hanging out with friends, but don't eat it like every single day..

free skin care · Tue Jul 01, 2014 5:51 am

blissedthistle wrote:

Enjoy your bread during parties or while hanging out with friends, but don't eat it like every single day..

I personally can't live without bread but to avoid gluten overload, I replace half of my daily bread intake with gluten-free bread from Costco! It tastes yummy & more or less easy on the pocket.

free skin care · Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:05 pm

Yup bread is too much yeast...

free skin care · Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:11 am

Not everyone is identical and not all loafs of bread are the same, so it may just be about finding the right kind for you and your body.

My son loves bread, and eats loads of it. He eats it raw and slice after slice and I was worried at one point and took him to the doctor who told me that there wasn't anything to worry about. He had no issues either - no digestive problems or growth problems and his intelligence is good so go figure.

Hawkman564 wrote:

Ive been eating alot of Subway lately, like everyday. However when I do, I always go for 9 Grain Wheat or the Honey Oat bread, and only put veggies on it. My question is, does bread make skin worse? Ive heard that eating anything processed with gluten, will make skin worse, if i cut the bread out will my skin get better? By that i mean, brighter, smoother, more even?

free skin care · Wed Jul 02, 2014 2:32 pm

Hawkman, even if you arent sensitive to gluten, dairy,sugar, etc., its the chemicals in the commercial bread that may be harmful. ROP:

" 'We are already in the process of removing azodicarbonamide as part of our bread improvement efforts despite the fact that it is (a) USDA and FDA approved ingredient,' Subway said in a statement. 'The complete conversion to have this product out of the bread will be done soon.'

The controversial chemical has been used by commercial bakers for the purpose of strengthening dough but has been poorly tested, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

One of the breakdown products, derived from the original substance, is called urethane, a recognized carcinogen, the organization says. Using azodicarbonamide at maximum allowable levels results in higher levels of urethane in bread 'that pose a small risk to humans,' CSPI said.

Another breakdown product is semicarbazide, which poses 'a negligible risk to humans' but was found to cause cancers of the lung and blood vessels in mice, CSPI said."

http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2014/02/07/subway-removes-controversial-chemical-from-bread/

If you like bread and your skin and gut tolerate it, why not make your own from clean ingredients? Dont laugh, my DH learned to make it since he's the only one who eats it in this house!

free skin care · Fri Jul 04, 2014 1:26 pm

Of course worse than nice meal everyday and yogart! I found Yogart is really good. It makes me go washroom in the morning and detox!

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