Summer is coming and the time to go to the pools or the beach with the kids. It is very important to protect the skin of the little ones with a bronzer that has a high protection factor to avoid sunburn and other unwanted effects.
In addition to this protection we can help protect and care for the skin of the little ones with the feeding. There are a number of foods that favor care and stimulate the creation of melanin, which is the natural pigment found in the skin, hair and iris of the eyes. Its main function is to provide protection against the harmful effect of the ultraviolet rays of sunlight.
To stimulate melanin, the key is in the diet and is that we can not miss in summer fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins A, B, C, E and that contain beta-carotene that is a substance rich in antioxidants, reduces the risk of suffering cancer and protects the eyes from cataracts among other properties.
Foods that contain more amount of beta carotene They usually have an intense color in red, yellow and orange tones, among them we highlight: the tomato, the carrot, the peach, the mango, the plums, the oranges, the red pepper, etc.
The vitamin C It is very important for our immune system, it also protects the skin from free radicals, in addition to regulating the production of melanin and promoting the formation of new skin tissue. We can find it in citrus fruits such as strawberries, oranges, kiwis, grapefruits, etc.
The Vitamin E, is very antioxidant, especially related to the health and beauty of the skin. Protects the cell membrane from the excesses of the sun. We can find it in foods such as wheat germ, extra virgin olive oil, eggs, etc.
The Vitamin A or retinol has properties such as protecting us from solar radiation, favoring the mucous membranes and helping wound healing. We can find it in legumes, nuts and fruits such as melon, apricot, peach, etc.
The Vitamin B It gives energy to the body, intervenes in growth, helps produce hormones, enzymes and proteins, takes care of the heart, arteries, brain and strengthens and maintains the immune system, the vitamins of this group are found in meat, blue fish, eggs , milk, vegetables and fruits such as blackberries, apples, grapes, etc.
Nothing better than a glass of gazpacho that includes carrot, also a good salad of fresh tomatoes or fruits to refresh us and protect us from the harmful effects of the sun. Even so, do not forget to use high sun protection creams and hats, consume a lot of water and not spend too much time in the sun.
