Food & Drink

16 Super (Food) Ideas to Beat Back Summer’s UV Rays

These tasty dishes are chock-full of healthy stuff that'll help protect delicate skin from the sun's rays.

By Abigail Matsumoto July 26, 2017

Amp up your SPF with the help of a summery superfood menu! Your fridge and pantry are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and other good things that can help block UVA rays, protect skin, and even ease sunburns. Check out the slideshow below to see the best recipes for all those sunny days ahead: beat-the-heat drinks, crunchy carrot chips, and even a new way to toast the morning!

Pass the Pomegranate Pork Chops!

Add some tangy-sweet pomegranate to your diet and you can help defend skin from UVA and UVB rays. The recipe, courtesy of Simply Recipes, is easy to pull off and calls for both pomegranate juice and seeds, so you’ll have double the pom power. Get the recipe here.

photo: Sally P. Vargas