7 Sun-Protective Foods That Should Be In Your Summer Diet – Slurrp
Bhavana Verma
Updated:Apr 25, 2024
It is the end of April, and Summer is in full swing all over India. In the killing heat and harmful UV rays, sunscreen, scarves and light-coloured clothes may be a widely used solution to protect the skin and body. But diet also plays a huge role.
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To break down how foods help from sun damage, here’s a short explanation. Sun produces three types of UV rays, namely UVA, UVB and UVC. Of the three, UVA penetrates the skin the most and is responsible for tan. UVB rays are responsible for causing sunburns and can cause skin cancer, so it is more dangerous than UVA. UVC is the most dangerous among the three, and it is thankfully blocked by Earth’s ozone layer, but it can be produced from mercury lamps and laser lights. UVC is responsible for causing severe burns on skin and eye injuries like photokeratitis.
7 Foods That Provide Protection Against Sun Damage
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2) Carrots
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3) Blueberries
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4) Watermelon
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5) Sweet Potatoes
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6) Red, Orange And Yellow Bell Peppers
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The red, yellow and orange colours in bell peppers come from carotene substances. These substances provide excellent antioxidant properties. These bell peppers also contain Vitamins C and E along with Lycopene which offers effective protection from sun damage.
7) Cruciferous Veggies
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Protect yourself from Sun and UV damage by including these foods in your diet. Include these foods in healthy smoothies and breakfast recipes, and consider consuming them during the day rather than at night.
