It’s that time of year again! While everyone is familiar with external protection from the sun (hats, sunblocks, etc) there’s also some internal options as well. Both watermelons and tomatoes contain high levels of lycopene, which help protect against sunburn by neutralizing free radicals produced by sun exposure. Pretty cool, right? So make it a point to stock up on these two delicious fruits, especially during the sunny, summer months!
Source: redactedrecipes.com
Redactedrecipes.com has a suggestions for combining these 2:
Stacked Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad
Monique
/ June 10, 2010oh wow i had no idea!!! I’ve had an obsession with sun protection for a couple of years now. I enjoy a tan but honestly I want my skin to stay soft and wrinkle free!! This is something I’ll def incorporate in my diet! Thanks for the tip!!! xoxo
Sarah
/ June 10, 2010very interesting although I’m going to try not to go out too much at noon or in the day at all…but if I fail to keep to that I will try to remember this
charmaine
/ June 10, 2010Hi Annie,
Well let me load up on some tomatoes and watermelon! thanks for the tips. i really love your blog, you’re all about health. love that! i want to say thank you for the “Happy Birthday” wish. very sweet of you, and i truly appreciate it. and again, lovely blog! have a good day! :)
God Bless,
Charmaine
Dylan
/ June 10, 2010good thing you load us up, and good thing i have more protection because I’m Welsh, you know, the southern UK-more olivey skinned celts….;)
All Natural Annie
/ June 10, 2010Because you’re Welsh… right…. lol
Lindsey Anne
/ June 10, 2010i’m eating a caesar salad and threw in a few cherry tomatoes… as i read this i’m looking at the bottom of my bowl and i realize that i have quite a few left! you can be sure i’m going to eat them instead of throwing ‘em out, especially since i got quite a bit of sun on that mexico trip! timely tip ;)
Diana
/ June 14, 2010Uhhhh…that is so good:) very good….Thank you sweetie and see you soon:)