Save Face, Eat Beta-Carotene Rich Foods
This article was revised on April 30, 2020
Eat orange (and green)!
UV rays can break down the collagen and elastin in your skin. The collagen and elastin are two proteins that keep your skin looking good - ie: firm and smooth.
Research shows that beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant that makes your skin more supple, flexible and reduces sun related wrinkles. Beta-carotene gives fruits and vegetables their orange pigment, and is a fat soluble vitamin. (But it's not just orange foods that are high in beta-carotene.)
If you eat orange and green with olive oil or nuts, it will help with absorption into your body.
Here are ten top foods that are highest in beta-carotene:
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Baked sweet potatoes
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Carrots
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Dark, leafy green veggies like spinach -- kale, mustard greens, collard greens, beet greens, turnip greens, swiss chard and pak choy while not as high as spinach are still beta-carotene rich.
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Romaine lettuce -- green leaf, red leaf, butter and chicory while not as high as romaine are still beta-carotene rich.
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Squash like Butternut, Pumpkin and Hubbard
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Canteloupe Melon
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Sweet Red Peppers
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Dried Apricots
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Cooked Peas
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Broccoli
Additionally, here are foods that are nutritionally dense in beta-carotene:
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Spices like Paprika, Cayenne and Chili
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Parsley
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Marjoram, Sage, Coriander
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Cilantro (the green part of Coriander!)
It's always best to eat fresh, but if you're in a pinch there's no shame in taking vitamin supplements that contain beta-carotene. We're all busy, right?
If you do, I recommend vitamins derived from organic whole foods. They may be taken with or without food and usually don't upset your stomach.
Give this list a try and let us know how you do!
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Written by Sharone C
Hi, I'm @getheligirl! I design stylish and functional sun protection accessories for authentic women. You can pair my UPF 30-50 designs with dresses + jeans and wear them every day in your active, real lives.
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