KEEPING MONACO HEALTHY
SMART SUN
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Susan Tomassini
One of the joys of summer is soaking up the rays . And whether it ’ s at the beach , pool , or wandering around scenic sites , you probably never leave home without a bottle of sun screen …
HelloMonaco is pleased to introduce Susan Tomassini , a licensed nutritionist and co-owner of The Clever Kitchen and Foodwise in Monaco . She contributes a column on healthy lifestyle to give our readers important information on eating well , staying healthy and finding balance in our often-hectic lives . Susan spent over 20 years as a model in Milan and after having children , devoted her life to studying health and nutrition . Her website , Foodwise ( www . foodwise . life ), offers practical nutrition and lifestyle advice . Through Monaco-based The Clever Kitchen ( www . thecleverkitchen . com ), Susan offers nutrition workshops with inspirational and realistic ways to stay healthy , featuring healthy recipes based on fresh , seasonal produce and nutrient-dense Superfoods .
Sun protection is serious business , not only because of the role excess sun exposure plays in premature aging of the skin , but because skin cancer is on the rise in Europe and the rest of the world .
SPF confusion
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The dangers of overexposure to the sun ’ s rays have been drummed into our heads . It ’ s not surprising then , that Sun Protection Factor ( SPF ) 50 — the highest available in Europe — is the obvious choice for many , especially those with children . Yet , unfortunately we can ’ t take for granted that all sunscreens are carefully tested and completely safe . Some popular brands may be lulling us into a false sense of security and even jeopardizing our health .
It ’ s easy to assume that a SPF 50 allows you to stay in the sun 50 times longer than if unprotected — but that ’ s not how it works . Most sun screens focus on blocking the ultraviolet B ( UVB ) rays that cause sunburn , but offer much less protection from the ultraviolet A ( UVA ) rays that are responsible for the less
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