Foods rich in beta-carotene are foods of vegetable origin mainly with orange and yellow color like carrot, apricot and mango, for example.
Beta-carotene is an antioxidant found in fruits like apples and legumes like pepper, for example, and serves to improve the immune system strengthening the body and helps improve the tan.
Other foods rich in beta-carotene can be:
| Foods rich in beta-carotene | Betacarotene (mcg) | Energy in 100 g |
| Acerola | 2600 | 33 calories |
| Tommy sleeve | 1400 | 51 calories |
| Melon | 2200 | 29 calories |
| Watermelon | 470 | 33 calories |
| Beautiful papaya | 610 | 45 calories |
| Peach | 330 | 51.5 calories |
| Guava | 420 | 54 calories |
| Passion fruit | 610 | 64 calories |
| Broccoli | 1600 | 37 calories |
| Pumpkin | 2200 | 48 calories |
| Carrot | 2900 | 30 calories |
| Kale butter | 3800 | 90 calories |
| Tomato juice | 540 | 11 calories |
| Tomato extract | 1100 | 61 calories |
| Spinach | 2400 | 22 calories |
In addition to being present in foods, beta-carotene can also be found in capsules and can be bought at pharmacies, health food stores or on the internet. The dosage of beta-carotene may be one capsule of 500 mg per day.
Foods rich in beta-carotene and lycopene
Foods rich in beta-carotene and lycopene can be tomato juice, orange, mango, grape and spinach, for example.
Beta-carotene and lycopene are two important antioxidants for skin health and when consuming foods rich in antioxidants these days the skin becomes brighter and more beautiful. See more about How color feeding can improve health.
Betacarotene and tan
Foods rich in beta-carotene help the skin to tan more quickly because they contribute to the production of melanin that gives color to the skin.
To feel the effect of beta-carotene on the tan should eat foods rich in beta-carotene 2 or 3 times a day at least 7 days before the 1st sun exposure.
Beta-carotene capsules help supplement the diet and protect the skin but should only be taken with advice from a doctor or nutritionist and never waive the use of sunscreen.
Excess beta-carotene
Excess consumption of beta-carotene in capsules as well as in foods can leave orange skin also known as carotenemia, which returns to normal with reduced consumption of these foods.
See a rich recipe for foods with beta-carotene
