what will a vegan diet do for your skin?

i mean what wil your skin look like? does it make it look better? and also i read a book that said a vegan diet will reverse diabetes. is that true?

 

I don't know about diabetes, but if you eat right you can get rid of skin problems.

 

well im gonna try it

 

All I could think about is what it's going to do to your wallet.

Speciality stuff is expensive in the stores.


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well i was just thinking raw fruits and vegetables

 

i do not think diabetes is reversible, but i think that a diet with no processed sugars and careful about fruit might reduce or even eliminate the need for insulin use in type 2 or 'adult' diabetics

i have hypoglycemia but only notice it during the holidays, when people are passing around the sugar

it could not hurt for type 1, but i don't know how much it will help so no comment...

i think eating better might help your skin too, but i think eating better is probably always the best thing to do

[even if i do not always do it]

 

You better do more research before you pursue this diet. Just eating raw fruits and vegetables for the long term is not going to cut it.

 

what do you mean, walker

 

it wont reverse diabetes but it CAN prevent it!

 

you dont need all that specialty stuff...you can make stuff from raw foods u can buy in cheaper bulk amounts,....in fact it can be cheaper!!

 

Going vegan cleared my husbands skin up completely. Now hes really glowing and doing really well on it. I think it depends on the person
And well I think my skins ok
As for diabetes its important to always differentiate between type 1 and tpe 2. Type 1s will never be "cured". Type 2's can reduce or eliminate their need for meds with a good diet IF its not already very advanced and affecting other organs. Type 2 can also be prevented with a good diet in most cases

Hope this helped

 

PS another good thing for skin is oils high in vitamin E, like evening primrose (not to be taken during pregnancy) or linseed, in conjunction with a balanced diet with enough of the other vits and minerals

 

I mean that you need to eat more than just raw fruits and vegetables. You need to throw some legumes and grains into the mix as well. Do your research so you make sure you are getting everything you need.

And as a vegan eat saturated fat! Your best source is coconut oil. Buy organic virgin coconut oil if you can and use it.

 

what kind of research? Like measuring his foods? Just eat what you're hungry for. But try to be varied and eat some beans once in a while. and nuts. and lots of fruits and veggies. And rice. Or Quinoa. Maybe some tofu. there's really endless possibilities.

 

I am not saying to measure everything to make sure you get the exact amount of something that some guide tells you. But obviously crystal_moon needs to read a few vegan articles at the very least to get an idea of what to be eating to stay healthy. If a person is not going to do it right then they are doing themselves and every other vegan in the world a disservice because there are already plenty of people who know of vegans who did it wrong and weren't healthy. This leaves them with the impression that such a diet is not healthy in general and can make it harder on other vegans. So all I am saying that someone who wants to change their diet needs to do research and make sure they know what they need to eat to be healthy.

Also you can't really tell someone new to a veg*n diet to eat what they are hungry for. If meat or some other food they are no longer eating was a main source of something, their body is going to crave that when it needs that nutrient. So this is not really an option until the body has adjusted to the new diet.

 

If you are planning to go vegan do a cleanse, it will help get rid of your cravings. I did the Master cleanse followed by a liver cleanse. Raw veggies and fruits are great and a juicer will make your money go farther.
I take D2 supplements because the sun isnt always shinning here. I also take zinc and b-12.

 

I dont know about diabetes but my skin loves my vegan diet! the only 'product' I use on my skin is pure aloe vera gel, and I dont take any supplements... but my skin is fine.

 

Your skin will definitely clear up and get a healthy glow to it. As long as you make ure you get enough nutrients your energy will go up as well. If you can have the discipline to log everything you eat fitday.com will keep track of if your getting everything you need.

 

I agree with Walker -- you can't subsist on raw fruits and veggies alone. You'll need to eat a variety of foods including adequate sources of protein, carbohydrates, and fat to keep your body running efficiently. It's not hard to eat a rich and varied vegan diet. Some ideas:

* Beans - You can serve them over rice (black beans are my favorite served this way) or in a tortilla. Garbanzo beans work great in stews and soups.

* Grains - I like to use whole wheat bread for sandwiches and toast. (Not all bread is vegan, though, so check labels!) You can also try cold cereals (Kashi's a good brand) or hot cereals like oatmeal, grits, and cream of wheat. Use a milk substitute or cook them in water. Flavor with maple syrup, peanut butter, cinnamon, and sugar. Sliced bananas taste really lovely in oatmeal, as do sliced apples.

* Milk substitutes - Soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk. Personally I prefer rice or almond milk in my cereal but soy milk to drink. Comes plain or in flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and coffee. Also try soy yogurt and pudding!

* Coconut milk - Not really a milk substitute, but great for cooking. A tiny bit in chai tea or coffee tastes great.

* Nut butter - Use on sandwiches, as a dip or spread for fruits and veggies, or just eat it off the spoon!

* Meat substitutes - You can prepare a wide variety of dishes using meat analogs like tofu, tempeh, and seiten. In just about any grocery store you'll find vegan chicken strips, nuggets, buffalo wings, burgers, ground beef, bacon, sausages, hot dogs, etc.

Can you tell that I really love food? It surprises me when people ask me what I eat in a tone which implies that vegans couldn't possibly eat anything besides salad. We have so many options! Since going vegan, I've tasted delicious things that I might never have tried previously.

Oh, also -- it's worth checking for vegan restaurants in your area!