Hello Steemians,
Today post is gonna be about health and what to eat to help your skin against the sun harmful's rays.
I did some research about this topic and here are what I got down to:
TEA: Both green and black, contains catechins, which help prevent and prevent skin damage, help reduce inflammation, and protect against UV-induced skin cancers. Tea also contains tannic acid and theobramine. Which, applied topically, can sooth sunburn and repair damage.
STRAWBERRY: Rich in vitamin C, a powerful skin-protective antioxidant that reduces sun damage, wrinkles and dry skin. In combination with beta-carotene and vitamin E, it can protect against skin cancer and reduce sunburns. Other good sources of vitamin C include broccoli, peppers, grapefruit, oranges and kiwi.
AVOCADO: Rich in fats that protect the skin cells from UV damage and inflammation, repair DNA, and enhance availability of sun-protective nutrients from other fruits and vegetables.
OLIVE OIL: Contains oleuropein, the compound that gives extra-virgin olive oil its pungent taste. It also protects against UV-induced wrinkling, skin damage, cancer and tumor growth. Whole olives are also rich in oleuropein.
EGGPLANT: Contains anthocyandins, potent antioxidants that inhibit skin cancer and damaged caused by UV exposure. Other good sources include blueberries, red onions, red cabbage, and black rice.
CACAO NIBS: Cacao nibs are exceptionally rich in flavanols, antioxidants that protect skin from sun damage, increase blood circulation to the skin, improve hydration, and reduce signs of aging. Commercial processing dramatically reduces levels of antioxidants, so unprocessed chocolate is the best.
CARROTS: Carrots are high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that can protect skin cells from UV damage and improve the health and appearance of skin. Sweet potatoes, winter squash, mango and dark leafy greens are other good sources.
TEMPEH: Contains isoflavones that can reduce inflammation, help inhibit skin cancer, and reduce sun damage and signs of skin aging.
BROCCOLI: Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, a class of compounds found in cruciferous vegetables that were found in a petri dish study to prevent oxidative damage to the skin from the sun exposure. Other sources include cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, radishes and arugula.
RED GRAPES: Red grapes are rich in resveratrol, a type of polyphenol antioxidant that reduces inflammation and protects against skin cancer from UV exposure. Other sources of resveratrol are red wine, cranberries, and peanuts.
This is such a great source of knowledge to everyone. I found this information by LISA TURNER. I hope you all enjoy and learn something new every day. Please upvote this post if you think this is valuable and please share with others as well. Also, I would love to know your thoughts and what is your favorite food in all the food I've listed above. Until next time, see you in my next post.