Monday, June 24, 2013

Eat to have Healthy Skin

Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits have the potent ingredient limonene, associated with a whopping 34 percent lower risk of skin cancer in one University of Arizona study of 470 women and men.

Green tea

This delicately flavored tea is full of antioxidants called EGCGs. Among their health-promoting capabilities: EGCGs stopped genetic damage in human skin cells exposed to UV light in one University of Wisconsin study.

Red Peppers

Like carrots, red peppers are also especially helpful in reducing sunburn intensity.

Spinach

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 light in animal studies.

Salmon

This fish is a great source of oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids. In a small British study, fish oils guarded against sunburn and DNA changes that can lead to cancer.

Walnuts

Like salmon, walnuts are high is essential fatty acids that could guard against sunburn.

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