Book explores connection of food to skin

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
The connection between healthy youthful skin and diet has historically been a bit dubious. The myth that chocolate and grease cause pimples was long ago dispelled.
But one physician and skin specialist has recently built a high-profile celebrity presence and lucrative practice on the theory that food has a strong impact on skin. Remember the anti-inflammatory salmon menu outlined in the book "The Perricone Prescription"?
Now Nicholas Perricone explores the connection even further with another tome, "The Acne Prescription" (HarperResource, $27.50). He says yoga, sleep and green tea are powerful tools in clearing the skin. But his strongest overall message is a diet of lean protein, certain fruits, vegetables and fats over "glycemic" carbohydrates. He advises supplements with anti-inflammatory properties including vitamin C. He touts Alaskan wild salmon, pomegranate juice and organic blueberries. And, oh, yes, chocolate.
Perricone says one key to keeping skin clear is controlling blood sugar, and that depends on the quality and the quantity you eat at one time.