Study title and authors:
Does Diet Really Affect Acne?
H. R. Ferdowsian, MD, MPH1,2,3; S. Levin, MS, RD1 Books:
1Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
3Department of Medicine, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
This paper can be accessed at: http://www.skintherapyletter.com/2010/15.3/1.html
After a review of the literature Ferdowsian found there was NO association between acne and saturated fat
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Recipe of the day
Herring Stir-Fry
Ingredients
2 small herrings boned, filleted Food Mall: Herring Fillets
1 x ginger root peeled 1 small carrot peeled
1 small onion peeled
2 ounces broccoli florets
2 ounces cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 x salt and black pepper
1 x lemon zest thin strips
Directions:
Cut the fillets into slices.
Finely chop the ginger, cut the carrot into sticks and thinly slice the onion.
Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok. Stir-fiy the ginger and vegetables for about 2 minutes.
Add the herring slices and cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes, stirring carefully so the fish stays in shape.
Just before serving add the lemon juice and seasoning.
Sprinkle with the lemon rind.
