Hello
friends! Summer is here and everybody is ready to get tanned. Feeling the sun
on your skin when your sitting on the beach can be really enjoyable, however,
the Ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun can wreak havoc on skin. Over time,
it can cause sunburns, wrinkles, premature aging and skin cancer. Although
wearing sunscreen is still the best way to avoid sun damage, some food can help
protect and heal your skin from the inside out. That’s why today I am going to share
with you 5 categories of food that have been shown to increase the skin's
ability to protect against UV damage. Their secret is Antioxidants. Antioxidants are a person's mini-martyrs, running
around the body and giving up their extra electrons to free radicals so they
stop pestering the healthy cells. These compounds help fight free radicals, which
are a nasty set of molecules that contribute to annoying problems like
premature aging and can be a product of unprotected sun exposure.
1.
Red and Orange Fruits
and Vegetables
Fruits
like Strawberries, pomegranates and red grapes are all are rich in antioxidants.
Strawberries contain a powerful combination of antioxidants and vitamin C,
which both help protect your skin from sun damage. In addition, they can help
sunburned skin heal. Pomegranates contain ellagic acid, which can help protect
your skin from cell damage induced by the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. Grapes contain
proanthocyanidins and other polyphenols that inhibit skin cancer induced by UV
rays.Lycopene is an antioxidant found specifically in tomatoes, aid in
protection against some UV-induced skin irritations. The redder the tomato, the
more lycopene it contains. Additionally, lycopene is easily absorbed when the
tomatoes are cooked, so reach for tomato paste, juice, soups, and sauces in a
summer beachy day. Watermelon is also high in lycopene and contains 40% more
lycopene than tomatoes. Beta-carotene, found in sweet potatoes and carrots, a
type of carotenoid found in red and orange fruits and vegetables that have been
linked to reduced reactions to sunburns. Orange and pink citrus fruits have
also been shown to improve the skin’s ability to protect against UV rays.
2.
Green Tea
Green
tea contains a high concentration of catechins, which boast anti-inflammatory,
anti-aging, and antioxidant effects that fight off free radicals from the sun.
It also contains polyphenols, plant compounds that some studies suggest may be
effective in preventing cancer by limiting the blood supply to the cancerous
area.
3.
Dark Chocolate
The
amazing antioxidant flavanoids found in dark chocolate may improve the skin’s
ability protect against some types of skin damage, including UV-induced issues
like sun burns.
4.
Green Leaves
Leafy
greens, like dark green lettuce, spinach, kale, and Swiss chard, are top
sources of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which halted cell growth
prompted by UV radiations.
5.
Healthy fats food
Foods
like salmon, tuna, walnuts, almonds and flaxseed are all good sources of
omega-3s and will help maintain that healthy layer of fat underneath the skin
and thus prevent skin damage and aging.
Finally
don’t forget to drink plenty of Water because the sun dehydrates you, and
dehydrated skin is more sensitive and prone to damage. For more hydration you
can also consume coconut water (Check the benefits of drinking coconut water).
That’
s all for today, I hope you all enjoy your summer!
xoxo
Nouji
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