Glam Slam: The Friday Five – Burned Out?

Uh oh. Did you over indulge and spend too much time in the sun… maybe even without enough sunblock? Celebrity Nutritionist Paula Simpson shares sunburn remedies and ways to prevent sunburn in the first place… based on what you eat. Here are her tips to “Treat The Heat.”

1. “Foods high in antioxidants can actually help to prevent the damaging effects of the sun’s rays including berries, tomatoes, melons and carrots! One way to help avoid the burn is to have an antioxidant-rich foundation that’s uninviting to the sun’s harmful UV rays. Add ½ to 1 cup of berries to your morning smoothies to get an extra kick of antioxidants for the day.”

2. “Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! Your body is close to 70% water, so stay away from dehydrating beverages and foods such as alcohol, coffee and sugar. Choose herbal teas, raw fruits and vegetables and of course, water.” Paula says Miley Cyrus and Blake Lively are reaching for Hint water, a no calorie flavored water. www.drinkhint.com

3. Give your skin extra protection from the sun with nutritional supplements called “nutricosmetics.” Paula recommends a new line of nutricosmetics, GliSODin Skin Nutrients Advanced Skin Brightening Formula, which contains critical nutrients to help reduce skin inflammation and irritation caused from sun exposure. “Celebs like Jessica Biel and Vanessa Minnillo are popping these nutritional pills packed with antioxidants, botanical extracts and minerals that nourish and brighten skin from within,” says Paula. www.spalook.com

4. If you do get sun damage, here are some easy at home sunburn remedies. Paula suggests rubbing aloe, cucumber slices or cold bags of green tea on the skin to help relieve the burn. “To help reduce inflammation caused by sunburn, drink green tea or tomato juice. Use milk compresses to draw the heat out of a nasty burn.”

5. “Some foods can help to get your skin back on track,” says Paula. “These include foods high in vitamins A, C, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. Foods rich in vitamin E include nuts, seeds and plant oils like olive and sunflower oils. Vitamin C is found in a range of fruits and vegetables such as lemons, cantaloupe, kiwi fruit, tomatoes and broccoli. Foods rich in selenium include Brazil nuts, oysters and tuna. High-fat fish such as salmon contain the essential fatty acid omega-3, which helps to moisturize and hydrate the skin from within.”