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!

Feeling Grape

Have you noticed grapes listed among the ingredients in your sunblock? That’s because studies have shown that compounds found in grapes help to protect skin cells from the sun's ultraviolet radiation. And, it's easy to up your grape intake with this fab sugar-free soda from The View from Great Island. It’s got a whopping three ingredients and is just about the prettiest thing you can sip on a hot summer day. Get the recipe here.

photo: The View from Great Island