Why Eating Kale is Better Than Going to a Tanning Salon
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Why eating kale is better than going to a tanning salon
Everyone knows to eat their vegetables but super foods like kale that contain beta-carotein may also contribute to a tanned look. Snacking on kale chips may save you a trip to the tanning salon.
Plums are another great source of carotenoids. When you eat orange and yellow vegetables and fruit, the extra carotenoids are stored in the fat below your skin, contributing to a naturally tan look.
Apricots are a good source of carotenoids, which help give your skin a golden hue.
Tomatoes are one of the world's wonder foods. They're thought to help prevent sun damage and contribute to your natural tan thanks to the presence of antioxidant lycopene.
If you're looking for orange foods to give your skin a tan boost, look no further than carrots. The common root vegetable is packed with alpha-carotene, which also helps maintain your eyesight.
Enjoy the sweet side of natural tanning by eating sweet potatoes, which have many of the same effects as carrots.
Fruit like cantaloupe are high in carotene but that doesn't mean you'll have insta-tan. It could take several months of eating so-called tanning foods before you see a change. Experts also caution overeating foods with carotene as too much can lead to illness.
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A beautiful tan is actually skin deep. The more fruits and veggies you eat, the better your skin will look and feel. Added bonus -- some foods will even give you a natural tan! If heading to the tanning salon isn't your thing, but you're feeling a little too pale to fully enjoy your beach time, try eating (but not overeating) these foods for a natural glow.
