Old Wives’ Tale No. 1: Eat a Tomato to Help Prevent Sunburn
While there is truth to this statement, you can’t scarf down a bowl of spaghetti in lieu of applying sunscreen. Still, studies show that the lycopene in tomatoes serves as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from pollution, sun damage, and premature aging. According to Michigan Medicine at The University of Michigan, taking 6 milligrams daily of a lycopene supplement from a tomato extract will protect the skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Eating fresh tomatoes is also good for you. But for the biggest skin and health boost, cook tomatoes in pasta sauce, pizza or in any of these Taste of Home recipes. Heating and processing increase lycopene’s benefits by 400 percent. And always wear sunscreen. You also need to stop believing these food poisoning myths.
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