Most folks love warm sunny days. But what happens when the sun gets a little too hot for comfort? Most times, the results are painful sunburns, wrinkles, discolouration, and inflammation that are caused by harmful ultraviolet(UV)rays that come from the sun. Read on to find five foods that can give protect your skin from UV rays

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant which keeps your skin from getting sunburnt by UV rays. If you are spending a lot of time in the sun, then you need to eat as many tomatoes as you can handle. Try combining your cooked tomatoes with some natural fat.

Green Tea

Did you know that green tea can protect your skin from skin cancer after it has been exposed to harmful UV rays? All you need to do to reduce the effect of exposure to harsh UV rays is to apply it directly to your skin some 30 minutes before going out.

Pomegranate 

This food has loads of anthocyanins, tannins, and sundry antioxidants that guard your skin against harmful UV rays from the sun. Eating some pomegranate or simply drinking a glass of its juice will work some magic for you.

Chocolate

Chocolate is rich in antioxidants (flavonoids)that can also keep your skin safe from UV harmful rays. Chocolate is high in calories, so you just might need to restrict the amount you eat per day. You should also go for chocolate with a very high percentage of cocoa because that’s where the flavonoids are.

Fish and Fish Oils

Fish oils are nature’s gift to your immune system. They help it fight against cancer while reducing inflammation.

Takeaway

No longer do you have to be afraid of the sun because eating some or all of these foods will protect your skin from harmful UV rays.