If you are what you eat, try these foods to support your skin health from the inside out!
Diet is an often-overlooked part of how we adapt to our external environments throughout the seasons.
Let’s take a look into why the first meal of the day can prep and protect your healthy summer glow.
Why eating these ingredients in the daytime is important
Turns out we have a “skin clock,” says Joseph S. Takahashi, PhD, chairman of neuroscience at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute. In his
“It is likely that if you have a normal eating schedule, then you will be better protected from UV during the daytime. If you have an abnormal eating schedule, that could cause a harmful shift in your skin clock,” he said in a press release.
So rather than a midnight snack, try incorporating these skin-loving foods into your smoothies to add a little extra sun protection into your diet:
It just so happens that our favorite summer fruits are also the ones that help protect us during the summertime!
Blueberries are rich in powerful antioxidants that fight off free radicals that can damage skin due to sun exposure and stress. They’re also a very good source of vitamin C, which can help prevent wrinkles from a day on the beach.
Quick breakfast
Try our Superfood Kefir Bowls with Blueberries and Coconut – ready in 10 minutes or less!
Tomatoes are known for containing lycopene, an antioxidant responsible for tomatoes’ red color. But watermelons actually contain far more. Lycopene absorbs UVB radiation.
Take a sip
Enjoy our refreshing 4-ingredient Watermelon Agua Fresca.
Walnuts, hemp seeds, chia seeds, and flax all contain omega-3 essential fatty acids. Fish and eggs are also great sources of this clean, skin-loving fat. Our bodies can’t make omega-3s, so it’s essential that we get them from our diet.
What do omega-3s do for your skin? They help maintain your skin’s integrity and are anti-inflammatory, too. Omega-3s also help your body naturally cope with the effects of spending a little too much time in the sun.
Quick snack
Trail mix never goes out of style, especially when you can switch things up! Try our Savory Nut and Seed Snack Blend, and customize however you’d like!
Our bodies convert beta carotene into vitamin A, which is vital for
Eating a variety of foods rich in this nutrient makes getting the daily quota a little easier. Carrots and leafy greens like kale and spinach are great beta carotene-packed additions to your meals, even breakfast smoothies.
Leafy greens are particularly high in the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which may help support your skin against sun damage.
Feeling soup-er
Our Creamy Carrot Soup is high in fiber and beta carotene! Try it with a kale side salad.
Green tea has multiple health benefits for our skin, due to the powerful antioxidants it contains.
The plant polyphenols in green tea may also protect against harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Sip on this
Our Matcha Green Tea Shake is made with 4 ingredients and has a protein boost to keep you full!
When it comes to veggies and fruits, a general health rule to live by and shop by is to gravitate toward more vibrantly colored foods. This is because they’re likely to have more antioxidants.
But don’t let cauliflower’s pale florets fool you. This cruciferous veggie is the exception to the rule. Cauliflower contains potent antioxidants that help fight off oxidative stress from free radicals.
Grill this
Our flavorful Cauliflower Pizza Bake is a fun, low carb twist on regular pizza.
While you should never skip sunscreen, some foods may protect you from sun damage.
