verb. Emaciated is defined as to have become abnormally underweight. An example of emaciated is to lose too much weight because of starvation.
Yogurt that contains live cultures is rich in lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium lactis (read: good bacteria), which fight bacteria that cause diseases and raise your white blood cell count.
Still, other studies show that eating foods high in vitamin A and beta-carotene can increase your resistance to bacteria and improve the overall health of your skin. Such foods include carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, apricots, kale and spinach [source: WebMD ]. However, more research is needed to determine if eating such foods really promotes clear skin. For more information on food and acne, see the links on the following page.