What are the sun-protective foods? What should we eat in summer to protect against the sun?

I feel like I've gotten a lot darker after the Dragon Boat Festival. Especially now when it's so dry and hot in Zhongshan, I feel like the sun is shining on me! ! Just show me off! ! ! No mercy! Maybe many friends don’t know that some foods are not only delicious but also can protect against the sun. You can follow the foodie girl to learn about it~

tomato

The antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes has several sun protection benefits. In addition to fresh tomatoes, eating tomato sauce can also significantly reduce the risk of sunburn.

Studies have shown that an average daily intake of 16 mg of lycopene can reduce the risk of sunburn by 40%.

It has the highest content of beta-carotene, which is 30-100 times that of ordinary fruits and vegetables. It has antioxidant effects, helps reduce skin wrinkles and makes the skin more delicate.

Soybeans are rich in vitamin E, which can effectively inhibit skin aging and prevent melanin deposition. Soy isoflavones are a type of plant estrogen that can delay female cell aging and keep the skin elastic.

Because soy milk and tofu can protect against the sun, this foodie girl often eats some soy products when she is on a business trip.