Nutritional Advice for Eczema
Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked. It can be a long-term or chronic condition.
Beneficial foods
- Oily fish (anchovies, carp, herring, mackerel, pilchards, salmon, sardines, sprats, trout, tuna (fresh), whitebait and shellfish)
- Chia, pumpkin, flaxseeds and hemp seeds are good sources of vegetarian essential fatty acids and other essential nutrients
- Brown rice, lentils, beans, wheat germ, beetroot, green vegetables, almonds (all good sources of B vitamins)
- Sweet potatoes, butternut squash and carrots contain beta-carotene a powerful antioxidant
- Antioxidant rich foods such as avocados, dark green leafy vegetables, berries, orange-coloured vegetables and fruits, pineapple and tomatoes
Common triggers
- Alcohol
- Animal fats, saturated and trans fats
- Caffeine
- Dairy products
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Sugar
- Allergies / Food intolerance
- Poor digestion
- Stress
- Hereditary predisposition