Research in the UK has shown that lycopene found in tomatoes are effective antioxidants that help to protect the skin against UV damage. According to the BBC, 23 women who were prone to sunburn were recruited to include 55mg of tomato paste in their diet for 12 weeks. Skin samples from the women showed that they had 30 percent more protection against sunburn-the equivalent of a very low factor sun cream- and much higher levels of procollagen, a molecule which gives the skin its structure and keeps it firm. This doesn't mean you should skip the sunscreen though. Instead, complement your sun-protection ritual with intake of tomatoes to help increase your skin's tolerance to the sun.
In other hand, apples taste great and provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that may help to protect from chronic diseases. It contains no fat, cholesterol or sodium (salt) which is compulsary input for diet meal. Nevertheless, apples can nutritious and absorb to our skin easily than any other fruits.
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away"
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