Diet and Dermatology: The Role of a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
- backtothegardenpr
- Aug 13
- 2 min read
This article reminds us how a healthy lifestyle has a profound and direct effect on the health and appearance of our skin. It’s not just about what we apply externally, but about what we cultivate from within.
Keys to a Lifestyle that Promotes Skin Health:
A whole-food, plant-based, low-fat diet (only 10% of daily calories should come from fat).
Elimination of ultra-processed vegan foods, which, despite being free from animal ingredients, can still be harmful to health.
Practices supported by studies from Dr. Dean Ornish, such as:
Exercising regularly
Having a spiritual practice or stress management routine
Moderate sun exposure
Avoiding recreational drug use
Adopting a diet rich in whole plant foods and low in fat
Aging and Skin Health
Although cellular aging is a natural process, there are extrinsic factors that accelerate skin deterioration, such as unhealthy habits common in our industrialized society.
These external factors can cause:
Chronic inflammation of the skin
Reduced barrier function (less protection)
Lower production of new blood vessels
Increased production of oil and sweat
Decreased immune function
Reduced vitamin D synthesis
What does this teach us?
True health is generated from the inside out. Seeking external solutions (like creams, treatments, or procedures) without changing internal habits only provides temporary fixes without addressing the root of the problem.
The best investment in your skin (and in your health) is a lifestyle based on self-care:
Conscious eating
Daily movement
Emotional regulation
Connection with nature
Ongoing education on holistic health
Valuing these practices is an act of self-love. It is the most powerful and sustainable way to achieve a vibrant state of health that you can feel… and see.
In Health, Dr. Joanna Frey
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