Celebrate winter with a focus on sunshine! Skin protection is important, but, inside out is superior to outside in for many reasons including reef protection...google it! Consider the following.
According to recent research, eating 2.25 cups of grape powder per day for two weeks, equal to 60 grapes a day, can help protect your skin against sunburn. After two weeks, one-third of study participants showed increased resistance to UV-induced skin erythema (reddening of the skin)
Grape skins are rich in polyphenols, which are one of the primary components responsible for improving the resilience of your skin against UV damage
Other polyphenol-rich foods include herbs like cloves, Mexican oregano, rosemary, spearmint and peppermint, elderberry, black olives, dark chocolate and cocoa powder
Another powerful skin protector is astaxanthin, a carotenoid antioxidant derived from Haematococcus microalgae. Research has shown 16 weeks of astaxanthin supplementation can improve wrinkles, skin moisture and elasticity. Astaxanthin-rich foods include wild-caught Alaskan salmon, trout, krill (or krill oil), shrimp and crayfish
Omega-3 fat is also important for skin health, while high omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) intake is a significant contributor to sunburn. To improve your skin and reduce your sunburn risk, strictly limit seed oils in your diet and eat more omega-3-rich fatty fish such as wild-caught Alaskan salmon, verified wild-caught sockeye salmon, sardines, anchovies, mackerel and herring. A krill oil supplement will provide you with both astaxanthin and omega-3
Easy enough! Also, Vitamin D levels are impactful for skin health as well as a virtual buffet of benefits. More google time!
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