Top 5 Foods That Can Help Protect Your Skin Against UV Damage

A good beauty regime and lots of sunscreen are essential in helping your skin fend against the detrimental effects of UV damage. But did you know that natural foods can do their part and help boost the defense along?

While applying your daily dose of sunscreen will do the trick, there’s no harm in topping it off with foods that protect the skin against UV damage that’ll work from the inside out. These are the top five foods you should load up on to protect your skin against UV damage – plus recipe ideas to get you started.

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#1 Pomegranate

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This citrus fruit contains a rich source of ellagic acid, known to help defend skin against UVA- and UVB-induced cell damage. It also has anti-inflammatory properties which can help reduce the sunburn.

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Try: Easy Couscous Salad

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This gorgeous looking jeweled couscous salad is super healthy and very easy to make. Eat it as a starter or on its own for fewer calories.

Get the recipe here!

#2 Tuna

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Most fatty or oily fish which are high in Omega-3 generally helps maintain skin’s youthful glow. Go for tuna – not only does it have high levels of Omega-3 but it also is high in vitamin B3 which helps increase skin’s resistance to UV rays.

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Try: Seared Tuna Brown Rice Bowl

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Coat tuna slabs in sesame, ground almonds and black pepper before searing them in a pan. Top them on brown rice and pair them with an onsen egg for a maximum burst of flavours. Perfect for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner!

Try the seared tuna brown rice bowl here.

#3 Tomatoes

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The high concentration of lycopene found in cooked tomatoes can help slow down long-term damage to skin cells. They also contain vitamins and nutrients which make them great skin-savers.

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Try: Baked Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

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These stuffed tomatoes are a quick meal that looks and tastes delicious. The flavours of the tuna, tomatoes and cheese match perfectly. They make a nutritious after-school snack for kids too!

Save this recipe for the next family meal

#4 Dark Chocolate

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As long as it contains more than 70 per cent cocoa, dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols which can improve your skin’s natural defences against UV rays.

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Try: Date, Almond And Chocolate Torte

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Bake this beautiful torte made using melted dark chocolate for a special occasion or just as a special treat for loved ones.

Bookmark it for a special occasion

#5 Milk

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It can be used as a skin remedy when you have a sunburn. Soak a clean face towel or cloth in an equal mixture of cold milk, water, and ice cubes. Then pat over the sunburned skin. The milk will help your skin regain its pH balance and also soothe the skin inflammation.

Text: BauerSyndication.com.au

This post was first published on July 25, 2019, and updated on July 20, 2020.

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Top 5 Foods That Can Help Protect Your Skin Against UV Damage

Did you know that natural foods can help your skin fend against the sun’s UV rays?

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