About this episode
Our skin is the largest organ in the human body, and it acts as a barrier to protect internal organs and cells from external elements. And just like other organs, our skin needs a diverse range of nutrients to stay healthy, with emerging research suggesting the potential role of plant-based foods in the promotion and maintenance of the health of our skin.
In this episode, we ask dietitian Geraldine Georgeou about the science behind diet and skin health. She covers bioactives, oxidation, inflammation – and much more!
About today’s guest
Geraldine Georgeou is an experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 20 years’ in the industry. Gaining experience from Prince of Wales Hospital, Geraldine has contributed to helping the Australian Navy, consulting to Diabetes Australia and being a familiar face in the media.
Geraldine has been a gastroenterology dietitian at The Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney – and a member of the Council for The Gut Foundation at The Prince of Wales Hospital, and author of “The Gut Foundation Cook book”.
She is also the author of "The Australian Healthy Skin Diet" released in 2020 in Australia and the United Kingdom. She was recently voted a Dietitians Australia Extraordinary Dietitian, in 2021.
Her expertise in clinical dietetics and nutrition has helped a vast majority of people who have suffered from metabolic and gastrointestinal health issues together with dermatology, rheumatology, and in disease prevention and management - such as type 2 diabetes, arthritis, skin health, heart disease and sleep health.
Geraldine’s dietetic practice prides itself on keeping up to date with the latest research and best practice guidelines for patient care. She is passionate about sharing scientific research with the broader public in a way that is accessible.
Supporting resources
Plant-based foods for skin health: A narrative review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34728412/
Skin wrinkling: Can food make a difference?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11293471/
A low-glycemic-load diet improves symptoms in acne vulgaris patients: A randomized controlled trial
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17616769/
https://www.australianhealthyskindiet.com.au/
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