Video : 9 Foods to protect you from Sunburn in Summer

Sunburn is a common problem in the summer due to exposure to sunlight, but by adding some superfoods in your diet, you can cure sunburn quickly. It is really difficult to get out in the sun in the summer. The UVA and UVB rays of the sun are very harmful to the skin. If you stay in the sun for a long time, it can cause skin cancer. It is advisable to apply sunscreen to avoid the effects of sunlight, but tell you that you can cure sunburn by diet. There are some foods that protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun.  

Let's know about skin-protecting foods from Sunburn:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EGfVlUdxOQ Strawberry Berries such as strawberry, blackberry and kiwi are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C and phytonutrient acts as a natural sunblock and prevents the skin from burning. You just need to eat 100 grams of strawberries and 1.5 kiwis. Potato The starch compound present in the potato helps to cure sunburn and rub the potato on the sunburned portion. Grind the cold potato and make its poultice, you can apply it on the sunburned area. Green tea According to one study, drinking two cups of green tea reduces the risk of melanoma. The caffeine present in it can cause water loss in the skin, so do not drink green tea in large amounts. Guava Guava also contains Vitamin C and hence it helps in treating the skin. Guava contains more vitamin C than oranges. Oatmeal Oatmeal contains antioxidants that fight free radicals. Eating one bowl of oatmeal a day is right. You can also apply a pack of oatmeal to the sunburned area. After applying it on the skin, let the oatmeal cool down and then wipe it with water. Cucumber The amount of water in cucumbers is very high, which keeps the skin hydrated. Cucumber helps in the production of collagen. Collagen has anti-cancer properties. Along with the antioxidants and pain relievers present in cucumbers, vitamin C helps reduce inflammation and damage to the skin after sunburn.

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Tomatoes Vitamin C and lycopene found in tomatoes hydrates the skin and fights free radicals. Tomato is packed with antioxidants that help protect the skin from UV rays. Ripe tomatoes contain more lycopene. According to a study, if you eat olive oil mixed with four teaspoons of tomato pest every day for three months, then it protects the skin from sunburn. Watermelon Watermelons are also infused with antioxidants that limit UV radiation in the body. It contains water in abundance. Eating three to four slices of watermelon throughout the day keeps the skin hydrated during the summer months. Buttermilk Buttermilk is an effective way to prevent dehydration. It contains many types of vitamins. Buttermilk has a low pH level which helps the skin recover faster after sunburn. These are the superfoods we can eat in the summer.