4 simple habits to support healthy skin
MISSION,
Kan., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family
Features) Good skin care doesn't have to mean intensive routines or
expensive moisturizers – it can be as easy as adopting everyday
habits that nurture your skin from the inside out. Keeping your
skin healthy and glowing begins with protecting it from harmful
ultraviolet (UV) rays and eating and drinking healthy foods and
beverages.
With an important role in maintaining overall well-being, it's
reassuring to know skin health may be supported with healthy,
everyday foods including fresh, juicy grapes. In fact, emerging
research suggests consuming grapes may help protect healthy skin
even when exposed to UV light, which is known to be damaging. A
study published in the journal "Antioxidants," in which people
consumed 2 1/4 cups of grapes every day for two weeks, showed
increased resistance to sunburn and reduced markers of UV damage at
the cellular level.
This study reinforced previous and similar findings published in
the "Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology." Grapes are
also a hydrating food with 82% water content; hydration is
essential to healthy skin.
Consider these everyday ways you can protect your skin.
Keep the Sun at Bay
Protecting skin from the sun is
crucial. A lifetime of sun exposure can lead to wrinkles, age spots
and other health problems, including an increased risk of skin
cancer. When you're out enjoying some sunshine, generously apply
sunscreen of at least 30 SPF every 1-2 hours. Covering skin with
lightweight, long-sleeve shirts, wide-brimmed hats and other
sun-protective clothing can also help block UV rays. Another
heat-wave hack: Take to the shade during the hottest parts of the
day, usually from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
to avoid the sun's rays when they're at their strongest.
Fill Your Plate with Healthy Foods
Nutritious foods,
including fruits and vegetables, can play an important role in
achieving an overall balanced diet with adequate hydration.
Enjoying the goodness of fresh or frozen Grapes from California can provide extra hydration and a
boost of beneficial antioxidants and other polyphenols that help
protect the health and function of the body's cells, including
those in the skin.
Stay Hydrated
Drink water throughout the day, and for
added flavor, infuse with hydrating fruits like fresh, juicy
grapes. For a cool, hydrating snack, try freezing grapes: simply
rinse, pat dry, remove from the stems and freeze for 2 hours in a
single layer on a sheet pan for flavorful ice cube
replacements.
For an easy, refreshing way to add grapes to your menu and stay
hydrated on warm days, try these Frozen Grape Lemonade Ice Pops for
a sweet, delicious dessert the entire family can enjoy.
Fight Back Against Stress
Stress can negatively impact
skin in a variety of ways, including making it more sensitive or
reactive. Be mindful of the effects stress can have on your skin
and practice stress-relieving techniques like getting enough sleep,
exercise and perhaps exploring meditation, deep breathing or
yoga.
Visit GrapesFromCalifornia.com for more delicious recipes and
information on grapes and health.
Frozen Grape Lemonade Ice Pops
Yield: 8 ice pops
2 cups halved
California Grapes
1 1/3 cups lemonade
Fill eight 3-ounce ice pop molds with halved grapes.
Pour in lemonade to just cover fruit. Insert ice pop stick
handles.
Freeze at least 3 hours until frozen.
Michael French
mfrench@familyfeatures.com
1-888-824-3337
editors.familyfeatures.com
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