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Rosacea DietDiet is considered to play a very important role in the long term treatment of rosacea. The skin is an organ and requires adequate and appropriate nutrition to function correctly.There are many common foods and drinks that can trigger a rosacea flare-up and it is very important to find your own personal triggers and change your daily routine to prevent aggravating the condition. Foods that can cause a rosacea flare-up in many sufferers include liver, yogurt, sour cream, chocolate, cheese, vanilla, soy sauce, yeast extract, vinegar, avocados, spinach, broad leaf beans, citrus fruits, including tomatoes, bananas, red plums, raisins or figs, spicy and hot foods and foods high in histamine. Alcoholic drinks such as red wine, beer, bourbon, gin or vodka and hot drinks, including hot cider, hot chocolate, coffee and tea can also aggravate rosacea. The general opinion is to eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables and also drink plenty or water. |