The dry season that culminated in the September sun impact on the more difficult to avoid. Protection from sunlight is needed to keep skin healthy and glowing .
According to Chris Kilham , an expert in natural medicine , the protection does not have to always come from products with SPF . In contrast , protection was also obtained from the food you eat .
" Especially foods that contain high antioxidant compounds , usually very good for protection against the sun , " he said .
Antioxidants , he explained , is actually produced by plants to protect themselves from exposure to body heat , light , air , moisture , and time . So by consuming them , our bodies also get similar benefits.
Here is a list of foods that have high antioxidant and can protect us from exposure to ultraviolet rays ( UVA and UVB ) .
1 . paprika
Peppers with bright colors such as red , yellow , orange pigments called carotenoids contain . This antioxidant is converted into vitamin A in the body . Vitamin A helps protect skin cells from damage by forming a thin layer of fat on the skin .
2 . pumpkin
Pumpkin has a bright color and rich carotenoid content . Good for sun protection .
3 . red tomatoes
Natural antioxidants in tomatoes comes from lycopene pigment that gives the red color in tomatoes . This is known as a protective antioxidant prostate gland , but also to protect from sunburn .
4 . watermelon
The red color of the fruit is also because it contains lycopene . So when the sun beating down , try to eat a few pieces of watermelon to soothe your skin cells .
5 . green tea
Green tea is known to have many health benefits , including protection from UVA and UVB exposure . This is because green tea contains catechin polyphenols as a powerful protector .
6 . brown
Chocolate is one of the super foods . The reason is because chocolate contains 712 compounds which mostly is a potent antioxidant and protective kuliy .
7 . blueberries
Blueberries have a pigment known as anthocyanin . The pigment is a potent antioxidant that helps reduce the risk of many chronic diseases and exposure to sunlight .
8 . turmeric
Turmeric has curcumin compounds that improve the immune system , brain function , and protect the skin . Curcumin from turmeric are also known as anti-inflammatory drugs .
9 . fish
Fish that contain omega - 3 fatty acids have a function to protect the heart and skin . In addition , omega - 3 fatty acids are also important for overall body health .
