Wellness

5 foods that protect your skin from the sun

The real stuff's still a must, but check out the new (and surprisingly tasty!) ways to boost your body's sunburn-fighting powers.

Kari Pritchard Updated

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Eat for Sunscreen
<b>1. Take to tea</b>
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1. Take to tea

Brew a giant pot of green tea (at least a litre) — and start sipping. Drinking four cups a day, for at least 12 weeks, helps reduce the sun's aging effects by up to 25 percent. And antioxidant polyphenols help fortify red blood cells to protect against UV damage. 

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