{"id":54029,"date":"2025-07-10T11:52:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/54029\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T11:52:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:52:14","slug":"14-beta-carotene-rich-foods-for-glowing-skin-and-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/54029\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Beta-Carotene-Rich Foods for Glowing Skin and Eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When temperatures rise, all we want to eat are light, fresh foods. Luckily, many of those foods\u2014like raw fruits and veggies\u2014are hydrating, detoxifying, and delicious. The best of them contain beta-carotene, which has the added bonus of benefiting the skin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/carrot-salad-skin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carrot salad<\/a>, anyone?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNumerous studies have shown that a diet rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and specific minerals can prevent premature aging of the skin, improve its luminosity and texture, and reduce the appearance of inflammatory diseases,\u201d explains nutritionist <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/carmenmera.com\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/carmenmera.com\/&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/carmenmera.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carmen Mera<\/a>. \u201cAmongst the most relevant nutrients is beta-carotene.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What is beta-carotene?<\/p>\n<p>Beta-carotene is the naturally-occurring, orange-yellow pigment found in many fruits and vegetables. As the name suggests, it is a type of carotenoid, which is a type of antioxidant.<\/p>\n<p>Beta-carotene is responsible for the intense warm hues of many fruits and vegetables. Think: carrots, sweet potatoes, mangoes, and red bell peppers. According to Mera, the nutrient stands out for \u201cacting as a precursor of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/vitamin-a-deficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin A<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When consumed, your body converts beta-carotene into retinol, essential for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/eye-health-foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eye health<\/a>, the immune system, mucous membranes, and cell reproduction and development. And, as we all know, retinol is incredibly beneficial to the skin.<\/p>\n<p>This is because beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant, helping to neutralize free radicals, the unstable molecules that damage cells that cause inflammation. Beta-carotene prevents oxidative cell damage and supports the skin\u2019s photoprotective properties to slow aging. \u201cThe regular consumption of beta-carotene contributes to preventing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/sunburn-tips-callum-turner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sunburn<\/a>, dryness, and the formation of wrinkles,\u201d adds Mera.<\/p>\n<p>Foods high in beta-carotene<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to spot fruits and veggies that contain beta-carotene: They often have orange or red flesh or skin. But don\u2019t let color limit your options; leafy green vegetables also contain large amounts of beta-carotene. The usual tell-tale orange pigment is just camouflaged by the dark green color of chlorophyll.<\/p>\n<p>How to improve the absorption of beta-carotene?<\/p>\n<p>Beta-carotene is fat-soluble and is thus better absorbed when fat is present, so to make the most of the beta-carotene you consume, eat it with healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/sardines-protein-and-beauty-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oily fish<\/a>, and eggs. This is important: If there is no fat in the diet, your body cannot absorb carotenoids, including beta-carotene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When temperatures rise, all we want to eat are light, fresh foods. 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