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Blog by Callie Birtles, RHN in The Clear Skin Solution + Recipe by Paige Fursman, KSW Inc
Busy weeknights call for easy, delicious meals that don’t sacrifice nutrition—and when it comes to supporting clear skin, this Roasted Red Pepper Pasta ticks all the boxes.
Best of all, it’s loaded with skin-loving nutrients that help tackle inflammation, balance blood sugar, and support digestion—all key areas we focus on with our clients in The Clear Skin Solution.
Perfect for busy nights: This pasta dish comes together quickly and makes for great leftovers, saving you time while nourishing your skin.
Creamy and dairy-free: The cashews and nutritional yeast give you that creamy, cheesy taste without any dairy, helping you avoid inflammatory foods that can trigger breakouts.
Loaded with skin-nourishing ingredients: From antioxidant-rich red peppers to fibre-packed chickpea pasta, this recipe is a powerhouse for your skin health.
Bursting with vitamin C, red peppers are incredible for boosting collagen production, which helps keep your skin firm and smooth. They’re also packed with antioxidants that reduce inflammation—a major cause of acne flare-ups.
Cashews provide the creamy texture without the dairy while delivering healthy fats that support hormone balance. They’re also rich in zinc, which is essential for keeping acne-causing bacteria at bay.
This gluten-free pasta is a great source of plant-based protein and fibre, helping to keep your blood sugar stable. Stable blood sugar means fewer hormonal fluctuations, which can help prevent acne.
Adds a cheesy flavour without the dairy. Nutritional yeast is also rich in B vitamins which are essential for energy production, brain function, liver detoxification, and skin.
By combining these powerhouse ingredients, this recipe offers a comprehensive approach to fighting acne on multiple fronts. First, it helps reduce inflammation—a major culprit in acne breakouts—thanks to ingredients like red peppers, garlic, and cashews, which have natural anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps balance blood sugar levels, a critical factor for acne prevention. Chickpea pasta and cashews work together to maintain stable blood sugar, preventing spikes that can lead to hormonal fluctuations and breakouts.
Additionally, this recipe supports gut health by providing fibre-rich ingredients that nourish your gut microbiome. A healthy gut is essential for detoxification and plays a significant role in achieving clear skin. The inclusion of cashews and nutritional yeast also promotes hormone balance. Zinc from the cashews and B vitamins from the yeast help regulate hormones, reducing the likelihood of hormonal acne flare-ups.
Next time you’re craving creamy, comforting pasta, skip the dairy and opt for this skin-friendly dish. Not only will you be treating your taste buds, but your skin will thank you too!
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