Hello there. This is Monica Reinagle and you're listening to The Nutrition Diva.

Quick and dirty tips for eating well and feeling fabulous. These tips are provided for your

information and entertainment but are not intended as medical advice.

Because everyone is different, please work with your health professional to

determine what's right for you.

Today's quick and dirty nutrition tip is to eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts

on a day that you'll be out in the sun.

It'll help protect your skin against sun damage and premature aging.

It's summertime, here in the northern hemisphere anyway, a season when many of us spend a lot more time

outdoors in the sun.

For all of you listening in the southern hemisphere where it's wintertime,

tuck this tip away for next January.

Unless you're living under a rock, in which case you don't need to worry too much about sun damage.

You probably know that unprotected sun exposure can age your skin and increase your risk of

skin cancer.

So if you're going to be out in the sun for more than a few minutes, it's probably a good idea to apply sunscreen,

which helps shield your skin from the damaging effects of the sun.

But even with sunscreen on, you're likely to be somewhat sun-kist after a summer day at the beach or in the garden.

Scientists have a much less attractive word for that healthy glow. They call it

Aerithema, and it's a sign that your skin has suffered radiation damage.

Just like Diamonds, Elvis, and your Facebook profile, radiation is forever.

You can't undo skin damage. Or can you. It turns out that certain nutrients such as the

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