Food That Protects Your Skin from Sun Rays

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Why protect your skin from the sun Because 90
of skin aging is due to the environment in
general and the sun in particular. Under the
action of solar ultraviolet UVa and UVB rays,
free radicals are released in the skin in varying
proportions depending on exposure and skin
type. Below a certain exposure threshold, the
natural protective mechanisms of the skin manage
to neutralize these free radicals. Too many free
radicals also have harmful effects on fat in cell
membranes as well as on collagen and elastin, two
components of the skin. UV radiation increases
the risk of skin cancer. Result the skin
becomes rough, dries up, and loses its
suppleness. Wrinkles appear or deepen, dark spots
set in and small vessels are more apparent. And
if the defenses are severely overwhelmed, there
may be the appearance of precancerous or
cancerous lesions.
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Colorful plants to fight against cell damage The
carotenoids in red, orange, yellow, and green
colored foods are effective in reducing UV damage
to skin cells and improving the skin's tolerance
to sunlight  These are antioxidants that must be
provided by the diet because the body does not
synthesize them. If studies show the protective
effects of carotenoids whether they come from
food or in the form of food supplements, it would
seem that those of food are better
assimilated. According to the researchers, other
nutrients in fruits and vegetables, and compounds
called phytoene and phytofluene in particular,
allow carotenoids to be properly assimilated by
the body. Two carotenoids are particularly
useful for countering the effects of UV rays
lycopene and beta-carotene.
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Tomato lycopene A pigment that gives tomatoes,
watermelons, and pink grapefruit their color,
lycopene is one of the most abundant carotenoids
in the human body.  It is an antioxidant
particularly effective against free radicals. On
this point, it would be twice as powerful as
beta-carotene as and ten times more than
alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E). In nature,
tomatoes are the most important source of this
nutrient. But it is better assimilated by the
body when it comes from processed tomato products
(coulis, puree, and juice) than raw tomatoes. The
addition of fat also helps assimilate it better.
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Blueberries It just so happens that our favorite
summer fruits also protect us in
summer. Blueberries are rich foods in powerful
antioxidants that fight free radicals that can
damage skin due to sun exposure and stress.
Blueberries are even more potent when they are
wild. They are also a great source of vitamin C,
which helps prevent wrinkles after a day at the
beach. Nuts and seeds Walnuts, hemp seeds, chia
seeds, and flax contain essential omega-3 fatty
acids. Fish and eggs are also excellent sources
of this clean, skin-friendly oil. Our bodies
cannot make omega-3s, so we must get them from
our diet. What do omega-3s do for your skin? They
help maintain the integrity of the skin and are
anti-inflammatory. Omega-3s also help your body
naturally deal with the effects of too much sun
exposure.