McDonalds Bad for Your Complexion

We’ve all been told that eating bad foods will cause you to get pimples, but science has refuted that time and time again. But if you’ve been eating fast food like McDonalds and are still noticing pimples and greasy skin, you might want to rethink your diet. Everything you put into your body ends up being excreted through your skin – think about when you eat garlic, for example. With that in mind, are you choosing the best foods for your face?

McDonald’s food is fast and easy, but it can be damaging to your skin in a number of ways:

  • Lack of nutrients – A lack of vitamins and minerals causes your skin regeneration to slow which can cause your skin to appear dull and blotchy.
  • High levels of sugar – Most foods at McDonalds contain some sugar which has been linked to increasing your chances of getting wrinkles and lines.
  • High levels of fat – When you eat fat, it’s hard for your body to break down. The fat grams can be broken down into oils and released through your skin, increasing your chances of oily and shiny skin.
  • High caloric intake – When you eat too many calories, your body needs to expend energy to break them down. The energy that your skin may have needed to look healthy is then utilized by your digestive system and your metabolism instead.
  • Fried foods – Since these foods use a lot of oils to make them crispy, your skin is going to show it.

    • This isn’t to say that there aren’t healthy options at McDonalds, but you do need to choose wisely in order to protect and preserve your skin. Salads and grilled menu items are your best choice for keeping your complexion clear.

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    Feb 8th, 2008 | Posted in Information
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