KEEPING MONACO HEALTHY nutritious , high-water-content foods is that they can satisfy hunger with fewer calories . Since fruits and vegetables are at their best , they provide ample inspiration for delicious smoothies that can take the place of a meal . Many offer functional benefits that are particularly relevant for the season .
For example , freshly made smoothies are an excellent way to keep skin dryness at bay , especially if you include raspberries , blueberries and strawberries . These antioxidant-rich berries contain alpha-hydroxy acids , natural exfoliators that help regenerate cells and prevent premature aging of the skin . Make sure to add some healthy fat , like avocado , coconut oil or almond butter . It enhances texture and richness , helps curb cravings and facilitates the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins . I like adding hemp and chia seeds as they contain protein to support skin structure and help maintain muscle mass . They also help replace calcium and magnesium — two important minerals often depleted by sweating .
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SAFE SUN
Being outside is a great way to top up on vitamin D as the sun is the best natural source of this essential nutrient . Just be sure to take a balanced approach to sun exposure . More time at the beach means you need to take special care with your skin . Don ’ t let high SPF sun creams give you a false sense of security . Many popular sun protection creams focus too much on blocking the UVB rays that cause sunburn , while doing too little to protect us from the UVA rays that penetrate much deeper and can cause a lot more damage , both in terms of skin aging and serious forms of skin cancer . Studies show that we ’ re now more likely to stay out in the sun longer because we don ’ t see any obvious signs of burning . That means we ’ re absorbing higher levels of dangerous UVA rays . To make
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