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I’ve known very few people in my life who have never had problems with acne, in one form or another. In fact, I could probably count them on my fingers. Getting acne when you’re a teenager or even into your young adult years is almost like a rite of passage. The majority of people get it, they grow out of it as hormones begin to balance out, and they may or may not come out unscarred. Although for most people, acne will tend to flare up less as they grow older, for some, it is a condition that follows them into adulthood causing feelings of depression, loss of self-esteem, and even suicidal tendencies. Over the years, the question about whether or not diet plays any role in the development or possible treatment of acne has been debated with no satisfying conclusion. But in recent years, there is new evidence surfacing about diet’s role in acne therapy that may be the key to shutting down those unsightly pimples.
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It’s always amazing to me to see how much has changed in our dietary patterns. Back in the day, there were no such things as gluten free diets or paleo diets or any sort of rigidly defined eating habits. But, times have changed. Food allergies are on the rise, obesity is becoming a worldwide epidemic, and more and more people are starting to actually care about what they put in their bodies because they can visually see the detriments of a poor diet and lifestyle. One of the popular ways in which people have started to control their diets are through specialized diets. Vegetarianism, gluten free diets, and paleo diets are gaining rapid popularity throughout the U.S. I will be focusing on vegetarianism and a brief overview of gluten free diets and other types of diets that are pretty well-known in the nutrition sector.
I often have friends come and ask me for nutrition advice once I tell them I am a nutrition major. Most people usually have an idea about what they would like to improve in their lives, whether it be weight loss, building muscle, or eating healthier on a busy schedule. Despite a great idea, without proper goal setting, most people don’t realize they set sail on a sinking ship. Then the discouragement sets in and people give up.
But it certainly doesn’t have to be this way! I’m going to show you a real simple acronym that can help you set goals called SMART goals. Here’s the breakdown: |
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