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Glow: The Dermatologist's Guide to a Whole Foods Younger Skin Diet Kindle Edition
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 23, 2019
- File size24.0 MB
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- San Fransciso Book Review (Star Rating 5/5)
"Katta...walks readers through the science of skin and the factors that contribute to common signs of aging (like crow's feet and sagging), clearly explains how different foods benefit the skin in different ways, and also delves into the connection between diet and skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne. Also included are more than three-dozen simple recipes for nutritious and appealing entrees, sides, and desserts, like honey ginger roasted carrots and peach almond custard tart...
Accessible, evidence-based advice for those who want radiant skin"
- Kirkus Reviews
From the Author
Who is this book for?
Whether you're in your 20s or in your 70s, all of us want to maintain healthy, glowing, youthful skin. We have more research than ever showing us that the right foods and dietary patterns are an important part of that.
How do your recommendations compare to paleo, keto, vegan, or some of the other popular diets I've been hearing about?
It's really important to recognize that you can eat for younger skin no matter which of these diets you follow. All of them provide a potential framework for weight loss and health promotion, but if you're not careful, you can easily start to damage your skin.
As one example, you can technically be vegan by eating a grilled "cheesy" sandwich with french fries. Technically vegan, yes, but also skin-damaging. That kind of meal causes your body to produce collagen-damaging compounds called AGEs. And if you're going keto, watch out for the bacon! On page 140 of the book you'll find a list of the foods that are especially high in collagen-damaging compounds. Bacon is one of the worst offenders.
So there's a right way and a wrong way to do each of these diets. This book highlights the keys to eating for younger skin, which can then be incorporated into any weight loss diet.
It seems that there are more products than ever before to help keep skin clear and spot-free. Is diet really that important?
Absolutely. I always talk about a holistic approach to maintaining healthy skin. Creams and serums and procedures may be a part of that, but they're only one part. Prevention, of course, is a major part, and while that includes protecting your skin from UV radiation, it also includes protecting your skin from the inflammation and glycation that can result from eating the wrong foods.
You can also actively promote youthful, glowing skin by choosing the right foods. Foods that are naturally rich in antioxidants, foods that are anti-inflammatory, prebiotics and probiotics: all of these have been shown in research studies to promote youthful skin.
A holistic approach means that you use all of these, working together, to promote your best skin possible.
What are the keys to eating for youthful skin?
There are three main ones. Eat power. Stop sugar spikes. Stop skin sabotage.
Eat power means eat more of the foods that are naturally rich in powerful nutrients. This includes prebiotic foods, probiotic foods, herbs and spices, foods that are naturally rich in antioxidants, and more.
Stop sugar spikes is important, because spikes in blood sugar levels can lead to some serious collagen damage.
Stop skin sabotage means avoiding foods that are highly processed, that are heavy in trans fats, or that contain high levels of added sugar or refined carbohydrates. All of these are known to age your skin.
I'm hearing a lot about prebiotics and probiotics. How can these help my skin?
That's such a great question, because it can be a bit of a leap to think that what's in our guts can have such an important effect on our skin. But it absolutely can. In fact, research now shows that there is a definite gut-skin connection.
It turns out that prebiotics and probiotics are extremely important for healthy skin. That's because both help promote the growth of what are known as " good gut microbes". There are trillions of microorganisms in your gastrointestinal system, and research has shown that they have an important role to play in maintaining our overall health.
I like to think of them as policemen, teachers, and factory workers. They battle the bad bacteria,they help train your immune system, and they actively work to break down the foods that we eat and extract nutrients.
In terms of your skin, research has shown that when these microbes are given lots of fiber, they breakdown that fiber and produce short chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These help protect the lining of your gut, and they also help protect the skin barrier. This results in less skin irritation and less water loss.
This has been studied most extensively in children and adults with atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. In some studies, the use of prebiotics and probiotics have helped in the treatment of eczema (in conjunction with standard therapies).
What are some examples of probiotic and prebiotic foods?
Prebiotic foods are defined as those that help promote the growth ofgood gut microbes. The biggest group of prebiotics is plant foods that are naturally rich in fiber, such as onions, garlic, artichoke, berries, oats, and others. Probiotic foods, on the other hand, are those that contain live microorganisms that have been shown to promote health. This includes foods such as yogurt with live active cultures, sauerkraut, kimchi, some vinegars, miso, and others.
There's a tremendous amount of research presented in this book in a very accessible and practical manner. How can readers use this cutting-edge information to take action?
I like to use the phrase "good food and glowing skin". Because ultimately that's what it's about: good food!
On page 73, you'll find charts with the top food sources of antioxidants. On page 83, you'll find some of the top anti-inflammatory foods. Pages 112 and 117 list examples of prebiotic and probiotic foods. These are foods that you can easily add to your next meal.
Section 4 has over 30 recipes, and it would be pretty easy to add a skin saving sauce to lunch, and a skin saving snack to your afternoon break. The majority of the recipes focus on simple, easy techniques, because I don't have much time and I know most readers don't either.
My biggest hope with this book is that you read, and then, with your very next meal, take one small action.
About the Author
Product details
- ASIN : B07S9CSJBD
- Publication date : May 23, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 24.0 MB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 318 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,049,332 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #613 in Whole Foods Diets
- #661 in Beauty, Grooming, & Style
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About the author

Dr. Rajani Katta is a nationally recognized expert in dermatology and allergic contact dermatitis. Her advice on skin care and diet has been published in many magazines and newspapers, including the Oprah Magazine, Prevention, Glamour, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health, and the Dr. Oz magazine. She has been interviewed as a dermatology expert on the ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC networks, as well as NPR and multiple radio stations. She has also authored multiple articles for medical journals on diet and dermatology.
Dr. Katta is the author of more than 70 scientific articles and chapters, and is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She currently serves on the Volunteer Clinical Faculty of the Baylor College of Medicine and the McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Houston.
For more on diet and dermatology, please see her blog at www.SkinAndDiet.com. For more on preventive dermatology, please see her blog at www.KattaMD.com.
In addition, Dr. Katta is an award-winning educator and the author of 6 well-regarded books on medical student success. She served as Professor of Dermatology at the Baylor College of Medicine for over 17 years, during which time she oversaw the dermatology basic science education of over 2500 medical students. She is deeply committed to patient education, and has served on the Board of the Directors of the American Contact Dermatitis Society as well as the Program Committee of the Health Museum.
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Customers find the book easy to understand and follow, with clear explanations and references. They find the information insightful and well-researched, highlighting the role of diet in dermatology. The recipes are described as delicious and easy to prepare. Readers appreciate the knowledge on how to prevent skin conditions and promote healthy skin. Overall, they describe the book as informative and an excellent resource for glowing skin and overall good health.
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Customers find the book easy to understand and follow. They appreciate the accompanying recipes that anyone can make. The author provides clear explanations and cooking tips.
"...I am very grateful to have found such a well-written and easy to comprehend book that underscores the role food plays in our skin and overall health...." Read more
"...Well organized and easy to read. Interesting cooking tips andrecipes included." Read more
"...Not only is it educational and inspiring but it is also an easy read...." Read more
"...Her recipes at the end are simple, with minimal cooking time and minimal ingredients--designed to give the biggest bang for the buck...." Read more
Customers find the book informative and insightful. It provides scientifically based information on diet and dermatology. The book is well-researched with plenty of references. Readers appreciate the summary of the effects of nutrition on the skin and practical nutritional advice backed by science.
"Dr. Katta has written an engaging and scientifically based book that distills a complex volume of research into an easy to understand guide...." Read more
"“Glow” is an informative and excellent book with detailed and simple steps to eating healthy foods to achieve youthful skin and avoiding foods that..." Read more
"...mostly about how food affects the aging of the skin, there is also some info about how food may affect other conditions like acne and rosacea...." Read more
"...34;Glow" is a wonderfully informative and insightful book that I highly recommend not to just women of all ages but men and young adults too." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and informative. They say it's a must-read, educational, and inspiring. Readers also mention it's an excellent resource and the first comprehensive review they've read that summarizes the effects of eating healthy.
"“Glow” is an informative and excellent book with detailed and simple steps to eating healthy foods to achieve youthful skin and avoiding foods that..." Read more
"This book is a must read. Not only is it educational and inspiring but it is also an easy read...." Read more
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"...we were able to incorporate some easy diet changes and the recipes were delish!" Read more
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Customers find the book helpful for skin protection. They say it explains foods that prevent skin aging, promote DNA repair, and lower the chance of wrinkling. The book also helps block UV-induced skin damage, promote collagen repair, and prevent skin sag.
"...us through the concepts of sugar sag, power nutrients, and how to avoid skin sabotage...." Read more
"...how certain foods can help block DNA damage, protect against UV-induced skin damage, promote DNA repair, lower the chance of wrinkling skin, and..." Read more
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Customers find the book helpful for glowing skin and overall good health. It explains the role of nutrition in maintaining healthy, younger-looking skin.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018Dr. Katta has written an engaging and scientifically based book that distills a complex volume of research into an easy to understand guide. Informative and entertaining, Dr. Katta walks us through the concepts of sugar sag, power nutrients, and how to avoid skin sabotage. As a dermatologist, I have found this information to be very helpful in guiding patients to consider how their diet may be playing a role in their skin disease. I now have this book in each of my exam rooms. Often, this leads to a discussion on how inflammation plays a significant role in skin disease and how an anti-inflammatory diet can be beneficial. I am very grateful to have found such a well-written and easy to comprehend book that underscores the role food plays in our skin and overall health. The accompanying flavorful and easy to prepare recipes are an added bonus. I highly recommend this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2018“Glow” is an informative and excellent book with detailed and simple steps to eating healthy foods to achieve youthful skin and avoiding foods that can accelerate aging skin. Dr. Katta shows how all types of foods affect our body in very organized sections. Chapter 5 is an awesome reference which I learned that eating cantaloupe and kiwi lower the likelihood of wrinkled skin and dryness. She also researched how certain foods can help block DNA damage, protect against UV-induced skin damage, promote DNA repair, lower the chance of wrinkling skin, and protect against collagen damage. And, do you know that eating avocado can help stabilize blood sugar levels after a meal? In addition, Arugula is a vegetable that has vitamin K which helps blood clotting and wound healing. Therefore, in addition to eating healthy foods to promote youthful skin, this book is also helpful for patients with certain medical conditions. I have bought this book for my family members and will buy more books.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2018In case you need more reasons to eat your fruit and vegetables....here is the science behind the foods that prevent skin aging (and those that promote it). While mostly about how food affects the aging of the skin, there is also some info about how food may affect other conditions like acne and rosacea. Well organized and easy to read. Interesting cooking tips andrecipes included.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018This book is a must read. Not only is it educational and inspiring but it is also an easy read. Dr. Katta a dermatologist with over twenty years of experience has written a book that is based on medical research into the everyday foods that we eat such as herbs, fruits, vegetables, meats and grains and shares with us how these foods affect our body. It heightened my awareness of the fact that many skin conditions can be prevented just from eating the correct foods and eliminating others from our diet. Better yet I am now cognizant of the fact that eating the correct foods can delay aging of the skin, how amazing is that! After reading this book I am now more mindful of the foods I put into my body in terms of how they benefit me. "Glow" is a wonderfully informative and insightful book that I highly recommend not to just women of all ages but men and young adults too.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2018As I turned every page, I kept making mental notes of whom I wanted to recommend this book for--friends, co-workers and family! It is written in such an accessible way that it leaves the reader with no excuses not to eat healthily! Dr. Katta provides interesting information, backed up by scientific articles, but explains it in such a way that one nods their head as they read along. That makes sense! Now, I understand why this particular food group is healthy for me, and why it is best paired with such and such or seasoned with this particular spice to maximize the health benefits. I especially enjoyed her information on prebiotics and probiotics. Her recipes at the end are simple, with minimal cooking time and minimal ingredients--designed to give the biggest bang for the buck. It will be a go-to resource for me as I navigate a healthier diet for both my skin and overall health.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018After taking a graduate-level course in nutrition several years ago, I began reading and practicing ways to incorporate healthy meals into my family’s routine. I follow countless blogs and social media pages authored by physicians, nutritionists and registered dietitians so I can better understand the body’s response to food. This book is now at the very top of my list and my go-to for answers and information not only as it relates to taking care of my skin, but also to understand which items to eat and serve to control blood sugar and which are natural anti-inflammatory agents. Dr. Katta curates the latest body of research in easy to understand, bite-sized pieces so readers can easily identify herbs, spices, vegetables and other foods to eat for specific concerns or benefits. This book explains the advanced knowledge and information typically known only to those in the medical field so that readers of all backgrounds can better understand the science behind the causal relationship between diet and health. Glow is a true gift. Once you read it, you’ll want to loan your copy to everyone in your life.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018So excited to finally have a comprehensive well organized book that provides insightful information on the importance of diet in not only dermatology but other medical fields as well. Dr. Katta provides insightful information based on scientific data and presents it in a way that is easy to follow. She makes good use of analogies to make potentially confusing data very comprehensible. Patients are inquiring more about the role of diet in diseases .....this topic regularly comes up in my patients with acne and eczema. I have started using Glow as a resource for educating patients to make healthy dietary and lifestyle changes that they can easily and successfully incorporate into their treatment in addition to the medications I prescribe. Thank you Dr. Katta for this excellent resource!
Top reviews from other countries
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
I love that this book is concise and straight to the point, I felt that I learned a lot and I feel motivated to improve my diet. My only criticism is that it was a tad repetitive at times. Thanks to the author!