Dr Rosemary Coleman’s foods to avoid for naturally clear skin

Dr Rosemary Coleman of the Blackrock Clinic

- Milk and other dairy products, because of naturally-occurring androgens

- Peanuts, peanut butter and Nutella also contain androgens

- Bananas and high-sugar fruits

- High GI foods and drinks, because insulin spikes lead to a dip in sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), which is responsible for binding excess oestrogen and testosterone in the blood. Insulin also increases testosterone production

- Beware of the post-workout smoothie, the ‘acne smoothie’, with bananas, protein powder, ...