| Never before have we faced such a dilemma | | | | A third contender is the powerful little black |
| between getting out in the fresh air and sunshine and | | | | raspberry. We now know that this dark fruit can |
| staying inside safe from harmful UV rays. While it is | | | | defend your skin from the cancer-producing agents in |
| true that you need about fifteen minutes a day of | | | | those UV rays. There are so many fun ways to |
| direct sunlight to allow your body to manufacture | | | | enjoy berries. Plop them in smoothies, salads, or |
| Vitamin D, is that really all the time you want to be | | | | directly into your mouth. Fresh works fine to release |
| outdoors? Fortunately, scientists have identified five | | | | their powerful ingredients. |
| organic foods that can naturally increase our | | | | You probably have heard already about the benefits |
| resistance both to the discomfort of sun burns and | | | | of eating pomegranates. Their nutrient-rich seeds can |
| the more serious potential danger of skin cancer, | | | | help shield your skin from the dangers of the sun. |
| allowing us to be safely outside for longer periods of | | | | Weave them into a unique salsa and serve over |
| time. These foods do not replace hats, sunglasses, | | | | salmon for a creative touch and better skin nutrition. |
| and sunscreen, but they improve your skin nutrition | | | | Who doesn't love dark chocolate? Now we know |
| and strengthen the body to resist from the inside | | | | there are very good reasons to enjoy this treat |
| out. | | | | regularly. Chocolate that is 70% or more cacao has |
| Spinach may not be a natural favorite of everyone, | | | | more cancer-fighting agents than red wine or green |
| but its nutrient value should earn it a frequent place | | | | tea because of its very high anti-oxidant level. In |
| at the table. In fact, three servings a day may | | | | addition, regular consumption of modest amounts |
| reduce the danger of skin cancer as much as 55%. | | | | creates smoother, thicker, and moister skin, helps |
| Because it is so beneficial to skin nutrition, slip it into | | | | take the red out of a sunburn, and lessens the |
| your salads, serve it as a side, and be creative by | | | | effects of PMS. If that weren't enough, dark |
| working into pesto sauces. | | | | chocolate causes your brain to produce those |
| Another strong contender is the tomato. The | | | | feel-good endorphins that makes you feel happy and |
| lycopene in it will greatly reduce the risk of skin | | | | satisfied. Adding these delicious foods to your diet will |
| cancer and sunburn. Because this cheery fruit is at its | | | | be a pleasurable way to improve your skin nutrition |
| best for nutrient-release when it is cooked, enjoy it | | | | and ward off harmful UV rays from outdoor activity. |
| on pizzas and bruschettas and, of course, in all kinds | | | | Your body will thank you. |
| of pasta. How hard is that! | | | | |