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12 foods that boost your skins natural sun protection

12 Foods That Boost Your Skin’s Natural Sun Protection Eat these nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory foods that protect your skin & promote healing! Summer is the easiest time of year (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere) to get sun and natural vitamin D. But it is also the easiest time to get sunburn. Did you know that the food you eat influences how easily you burn when out in the sun? Research has found certain key nutrients from your diet can actually boost your skin’s natural sun protection and protect your skin from sun damage. I’ll get into them below. First things first, though. This article is NOT meant to make you afraid of the sun. We need it! I’m a big proponent of conservative daily sunshine for vitamin D production. Sunshine only becomes unhealthy when you get excessive exposure to UV rays, which can lead to skin damage, or worse, skin cancer. You just have to be smart with sun exposure. If you are going to be in the sun for long periods of time, wear protective clothing, and if needed, non-toxic sunscreen to avoid overloading your skin with too much sun. Sunshine and vitamin D production are a critical cornerstone for long-term health. Instead of all the negative focus on the sun, what you should actually be aware of are the chemical-laden sunscreens out there causing disease – but that is a whole separate topic to cover! There is plenty of natural sunscreens out there (and the EWG is a great resource to use to find them), but more importantly, sun protection can come from your food too. FOODS THAT BOOST NATURAL SUN PROTECTION The foods you eat can seriously reduce your risk for sunburn, sun damage, and skin cancer by supporting your skin’s ability to remain healthy and defend itself against too much sun. Here are 12 foods that science shows naturally boost sun protection and healing in the body: 1. CITRUS FRUIT Citrus fruits (lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruits) are high in vitamin C. Research has found that a long-term intake of vitamin C, together with vitamin E, can reduce the potential for sunburn. Besides being high in Vitamin C, citrus fruits contain limonene, which has been associated with a whopping 34 percent lower risk of skin cancer. Citrus fruits also contain antioxidants, which work to protect your cells from free-radical damage (which happens during sunburn) that can lead to skin cancer. 2. CARROTS We all know carrots are touted for your eye health. However did you know they can also help protect your skin? Carrots are one of the best dietary sources of beta-carotene. Beta-carotene also helps protect the skin against the free radical damage caused from sun exposure. Because of this, carrots can provide increased protection against sunburn, especially when combined with vitamin E. 3. STRAWBERRIES Strawberries contain a powerful combination of antioxidants and vitamin C, which both help protect your skin from sun damage. They can also help sunburned skin heal. TIP: Strawberries contain tannins that can help reduce the sting of a sunburn. If by chance you do get some sunburn, grab a few strawberries and mash them up. Than slather them on your sunburn for natural relief. Rinse off your skin after a few minutes. 4. GREEN TEA TIP: Some studies show enjoying just two cups a day could help provide additional sun protection. This sweet dressing includes strawberries and green tea for an extra summer boost of protection. 5. POMEGRANATES TIP: I highly recommend making a batch of some iced pomegranate-infused green tea for your next summer gathering! You get the skin-protection benefits of pomegranates AND green tea combined! 6. ALMONDS TIP: Pack some almonds to snack on the next time you go to the beach or pool! Or make some fresh almond butter to spread on rice cakes or fruits and veggies. 7. RED GRAPES TIP:Pop some grapes in your freezer and enjoy them as an icy treat on a hot summer day! It is so easy! 8. LEAFY GREENS TIP: Eat salads every day and have fun with all the combinations possible. Check out this delicious salad recipe for some inspiration! 9. TOMATOES 10. WATERMELON TIP: Check out our “Sun-Protecting Watermelon Carrot Salad” recipe and bring it to your next summer pool or beach party! Summer Salad Recipe 11. TURMERIC TIP: Try this cool, smooth turmeric smoothie. 12. FLAX SEED