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Load up with antioxidant-rich snacks this Labor Day weekend
Antioxidants Labor Day SolFood Sun-safe
All summer long you’ve been styling your sun-safe look with sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats, and of course, UPF protective clothing! But alas, there’s even more you can do to protect yourself from the sun’s dangerous rays, like eating juicy cantaloupe and plump tomatoes or SolFood. Fruits and veggies—among other antioxidant-rich foods—are powerful cancer-fighters that absorb UV rays and stabilize free radicals (oxygen molecules that damage your skin’s DNA) - what we like to call the ‘bad guys.’ These little radicals are generated when your sun is exposed to UV rays. Foods packed with vitamins A, C, D and E or...
A Sweet Valentine’s Day Soufflé
Antioxidants Chocolate Chocolate souffle SolFood SolSmart Sun-safe Valentine's Day Valentine's Day dessert
Looking for a delicious dessert that’s just as sweet as your valentine? Whip up this yummy chocolate soufflé, packed with warm and gooey antioxidants! With only 15 minutes prep time, and 20 minutes in the oven, this chocolate treat’s benefits are threefold: quick, scrumptious and sun-safe! Thanks to the dark chocolate, one individual soufflé will boost your cancer-fighting powers. It’s so antioxidant-rich that we’ve added it to the list of our favorite SolFoods! Follow this recipe from Eating Well to fill your Valentine’s Day day with chocolatey love and goodness! Chocolate Soufflé Ingredients 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 2½ ounces...
Red Wine Hot Chocolate: What’s not to love?
Indulge during the holidays with this cozy drink that’s not only delightfully decadent, but good for you! Combine dark chocolate, a generous helping of red vino, a splash of milk and what do you get? Every Sol Sister’s dream: hot chocolate that packs an antioxidant punch! Red wine and dark chocolate are loaded with antioxidants (flavonoids) that protect against heart disease, boost your healthy cholesterol, and … are so irresistible! With one cup, you’ll ramp up your cancer fighting agents and feel sol la la warm. You can be sure, this chocolatey- antioxidant-rich drink is #SolFood approved! Our Sol Sister,...
Baked Apples with Dried Fruits and Walnuts
There's really something to the old adage, "an apple a day...". Antioxidants are key elements in preventing cancer, because they stabilize highly reactive free radicals that can otherwise damage our DNA and begin the process of cancer development. The antioxidant power of flavonoids in apples is one reason the popular fruit is back in the spotlight. Apples contain only modest amounts of vitamin C another great antioxidant. But, a medium apple averages only about 6 milligrams of vitamin C...
National Sandwich Day
Celebrate #NationalSandwichDay with a delicious #sunsmart sandwich, of course! This sandwich has all the melted, cheesy flavor of grilled cheese - with added benefits. Whole-wheat bread provides filling fiber, avocado adds healthy monounsaturated fats and a punch of antioxidants, and sun-dried tomatoes bring a dose of the powerful antioxidant lycopene. Extra-virgin olive oil replaces butter and incorporates heart-healthy fats into this delish sandwich...