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South County Produce: Who Has the Best?

A recent study found eating certain vegetables could provide protection from the sun.

Now that summer weather is in full swing, so are an abundance of produce stands around south county. 

Besides being delicious, a recent study found that some vegetables could help protect your skin from the sun.

According to an article on Huffington Post, eating certain vegetables can increase the skin’s ability to protect itself against UV damage. Food with high antioxidants like tomatoes, orange peppers and collard greens can help shield your skin from the sun.

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Many of these sun-blocking vegetables can be found at produce stands around Edgewater, Davidsonville and south county. So when it comes to buying fresh produce where do you turn?

What south county produce stand is your favorite? Tell us in the comments.

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For more information on food that con protect you from the sun, visit the Huffington Post article.  

 

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