Tuna, pineapples and cherries transform a simple side salad into a therapeutic meal for natural acne treatment.   

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups baby spinach leaves torn into bite sized pieces

2 cups lettuce torn into bite sized pieces

1 cup tomatoes chopped

1 cup broccoli

Tuna (water packed) 4 oz

½ cup Pineapples cubed

½ cup Cherries dried

1 Tablespoon chopped almonds

1 Tablespoon flaxseeds

¼ cup whole grain croutons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the green leafy vegetables in a large bowl. Add the other vegetables. Toss in the tuna, croutons, cherries and pineapple. Sprinkle the flaxseeds and almonds ontop.

2. In a separate bowl whisk the olive oil and lemon juice as you season them with salt and pepper.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss it with a fork.

4. Serve immediately.

Nutrient Notes

Spinach contains omega 3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties that are useful for dealing with the inflammation associated with acne. They are also rich in vitamin A which is vital for skin health.

Tomatoes are good sources of vitamin C which is vital for collagen production and healing of the skin.

Broccoli is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin B3 or niacin, vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid, vitamin C and iron.

Fatty fish like tuna contain omega 3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties that are useful managing the the inflammation of acne. They also contain zinc which is needed for collagen formation.

Pineapples are low glycemic index foods (G.I. 66) that contain vitamin C which is needed for collagen production and healing of the skin.

Cherries contain natural anti-inflammatory properties. They are also good sources of vitamin C.

Almonds are rich in selenium and vitamin E. These potent antioxidants reduce the damage to cells caused by free radicals. They also have a very low glycemia index. This is very useful when managing acne since foods with a high glycemic index are though to contribute to the development of acne eruptions.

Flaxseeds contain omega 3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties that are useful for dealing with the inflammation of acne.

Calorie Counter

2 cups Spinach 15 calories

2 cups Lettuce 15 calories

Tomatoes 1 cup 20 calories

Broccoli 1 cup 30 calories

Tuna (water packed) 4 oz 150 calories

½ cup cherries 25 calories

½ cup pineapple cubes 40 calories

1 Tablespoon sliced almonds 50 calories

1 Tablespoon flaxseeds 55 calories

¼ cup whole grain croutons 50 calories

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 100 calories

3 tablespoons lemon juice 10 calories

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