One of my biggest blessings in life is that I rarely get pimples.
So when I saw one under my nose one hot afternoon, I was horrified.
It was the kind of pimple that feels like it showed up out of nowhere — small, red, but impossible to ignore.
My friend often gets breakouts, and we can usually trace them back to something — stress/conflict.
So I started thinking… what did I do differently this time?
No Stress, No Conflict… Just Bread
If you’re familiar with German New Medicine, you know that pimples can sometimes signal an internal conflict — an emotional or energetic response to something unresolved.
But in my case, there was no real conflict to point to.
So I turned my attention to my diet.
That’s when I remembered: I had recently been snacking on toasted bread — a traditional Pinoy merienda that I hadn’t eaten in a long while.
Nothing fancy. Just plain bread with a bit of margarine and sugar sprinkled on top.
And guess what?
When I stopped eating it, the pimple subsided in one day.
What’s Really in Bread?
Let’s start with gluten — the main protein found in wheat.
When gluten breaks down in your body, it forms gluteomorphin, a compound that acts a lot like an opioid.
It binds to receptors in your brain and gut, which is why many people find bread so comforting… and also why it can be so addictive.
But gluten isn’t the only concern.
Modern wheat also contains lectins — plant compounds that can irritate the gut lining, trigger inflammation, and contribute to issues like acne, fatigue, or digestive problems, especially if your gut barrier is already compromised.
Then there are preservatives and dough conditioners added to extend shelf life or make bread softer — ingredients like calcium propionate, mono- and diglycerides, or bromated flour.
These compounds may seem harmless in small amounts, but over time, they can add to your body’s overall toxic load.
And if you think toasting bread makes it healthier — not exactly.
High heat causes a reaction between amino acids and sugars called the Maillard reaction, which creates that crispy golden crust… but also forms acrylamide, a potentially harmful compound linked to oxidative stress and inflammation.
To top it off, many traditional snacks (like the Pinoy toasted bread I had) are slathered with margarine — often made from synthetic, hydrogenated oils — and refined sugar, both of which can further fuel inflammation and skin flare-ups.
It’s Not Always the Food — It’s the Bucket
Here’s the thing: your body can handle occasional toxins and stressors.
It’s designed to detox.
But if your internal “bucket” — your histamine or toxin load — is already full, even a small trigger can cause symptoms to spill over.
That’s when things like pimples, rashes, and fatigue start to appear.
A Better Way to Enjoy Bread
Whenever I crave bread now, I make my own — gluten-free, grain-free, and baked with ingredients that actually support my body instead of draining it.
There are so many delicious alternatives today that won’t send your system into overload.
Because healing isn’t about restriction — it’s about awareness.
Sometimes, even one small change (or one skipped slice of bread) can make your body breathe a sigh of relief.
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