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“You Need More Variety In Your Diet,” Said My Naturopath
40 different foods in one week — can it be done (realistically)?
An apple a day didn’t keep the doctor away.
After going off the contraceptive pill in late 2020, my skin broke out in the worst acne I’d ever experienced. Several months later, it’s still painful, peeling, cystic, inflamed, and itchy. At first, I felt resilient — “this too, shall pass,” I reassured myself.
But then, the acne got worse, and I started struggling with it. I went to the doctor and had blood tests done (which ruled out PCOS), I started seeing a naturopath, and I visited a skin clinic. It would take me all day to write about the different things I’ve tried (and am still trying) to reduce my acne, but here’s one key thing my naturopath said to me.
“You need more variety in your diet, Rach. I’d like you to aim for at least 40 different fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices every week.”
Eating a wide variety of foods provides different nutrients to the body and helps to promote good health. According to a study of more than 59,000 women, cardiovascular mortality was particularly low among women who ate a wide variety of…
