Testing New Foods

[WaiWay]

I was wondering what a safe window would be when trying out new food items, or new things (like washing your face with tap water. Should I add one thing at a time for two weeks and see if it gives me any issues? How long should I wait before adding something else?

Thanks

[RRM]

I was wondering what a safe window would be when trying out new food items, or new things

One thing at the time for 2 weeks.

Should I add one thing at a time for two weeks and see if it gives me any issues?

hmmm, i see that you already new the answer...

How long should I wait before adding something else?

2 weeks, if everything goes perfectly well.
If not, you have to totally clear your skin before you start experimenting again.

[WaiWay]

Just confirming, RRM and thanks

[WaiWay]

I really want to try to continue this diet, but when I'm presented with contradictory information, it's very discouraging. I did and search, read the freeacnebook (I know it's outdated), and I can't find a clear answer. So please, what are the opinions on these foods relative to acne?

1. Onion (shallots/red/white/purple/green)
2. Vinegar (white, balsamic, and wine)
3. Garlic


Thank you!

[RRM]

If the diet works for you, what is so discouraging?
You never had problems asking questions before...
As long as you are on the 100% strict acne sample diet to eliminate your acne for the first time,
onions and garlic are not included, and it clearly says so on the acne sample diet info.
Yes, you can always use vinegar.
Once your acne has cleared, you can start experimenting with protein intake (more egg yolks, raw fish)
and you can try to add in stuff like onion, garlic etc.
Of course, you can also try to add in munch foods.
But once the sample diet has cleared you for the first time,
you always know you have a safe haven to return to when experiments cause acne.

[Oscar]

Balsamic vinegar is less good for acne-prone people than the other two.

[WaiWay]

RRM: "Yes, you can always use vinegar."
Oscar: "Balsamic vinegar is less good for acne-prone people than the other two."

Why is that?

[RRM]

Because its not pure vinegar and water only.

[WaiWay]

Does Apple Cider Vinegar follow the same guidelines? Is sugar and raw honey (I know it's raw) alright as well?

[dime]

Raw honey (asked by you already): viewtopic.php?f=13&t=272&p=34303#p34303

You can search about sugar.

[RRM]

Apple cider vinegar is pure vinegar and water, i think.

[overkees]

Real unfiltered organic apple cider vinegar is unpasteurized fermented apples in a wooden barrel fermented so long that all the sugar has been converted to acids. There are still some minerals and vitamins in it, although it is impossible to find good sources for mineral content. I searched for ages and could only find info about the filtered commercial variety, which contains close to zero minerals/vitamins.

[RRM]

So, its totally ok (regardless of natural vitamin / mineral contents).
Nutrient contents of cider vinegar in general are listed here:
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/267

[WaiWay]

So I was reading up on spices and it makes sense how they can cause problems, but what about this? "Consume as little salt and spices as possible. If you want to spice up your foods, use fresh
herbs like chives and basil, and garlic." Is this indicative towards refraining from spices all together (including fresh herbs), or does it imply fresh herbs are alright to use whenever you please? Do they impair digestion?

[RRM]

Thats individually very different.
The sample diet is very strict to eliminate all possible causes (incl. all herbs, spcies, incl fresh).
After that, you can start experimenting; also with salt, spices, herbs etc.