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SKIN HEAL While the best way to protect your skin is by using sunscreen, what you eat can also improve skin health ‘and function. Enjoy your summer, and support healthy skin inside and out. Summer is upon us and if you are anything like me, you can't wait to soak up the warmth and sunshine — it feels so good after a long winter. But not so fast! Exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause sunburn, premature aging, harm to the eyes and skin cancer. Sun exposure needs to be taken seriously, but there is a way to enjoy the sun and support healthy skin. Outdoors, the best way to protect the skin is by using sunscreen. Indoors, certain foods and nutrients have been shown to boost skin health and function. RE ARE 3 FOODS TO HELP KEEP YOUR SKIN HEALTHY: 1. COCOA POWDER | Cocoa powder contains a component called flavanol, which has antioxidant properties. Flavanol improves blood circulation and skin hydration, showing positive effects on facial Mines and elasticity. OMEGA-3 3. OMEGA-3 | Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil play an important role in skin function and appearance. Fish oil helps to protect the skin from UV-induced photodamage, photoaging, inflammation and hyperpigmentation. The fatty acids have also been shown to improve skin barrier To maximize cocoa flavanol intake, enjoy half a tbsp of cocoa powder daily. It can be added to hot oats, smoothies or chia pudding. 2. NUTS AND SEEDS | Nuts and seeds like almonds, hazelnuts, hempseed and sunflower seeds contain antioxidants such as vitamin E, which intercept the action offree radicals that damage skin cells. Food sources of vitamin E also promote cell repair and protect against skin cancer and photoaging (skin damage caused by repeated sun exposure). The recommended intake for vitamin E for people 14 years of age and older is 15 mg per day. Aim to meet your daily needs through food. Have you tried hemp hearts yet? Their rich, nutty flavour can be added to cold or hot cereals, salads, yogurt, waffles or muffins. function, alleviating dry skin. For adequate fish oil consumption, choose fatty fish such as wild salmon, mackerel, herring or cod. Aim for 5 oz. (140 g) per week. BROOKE BULLOCH R SASKATOON, SK