I used to think of the sun as an evil pleasure. 😈

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I lived in Seattle and I wore sunscreen on my face and arms every single day – to shield me from skin cancer on my daily lunch break walk.

I was so pale people thought I was goth, or maybe just sick.

I got pink in five minutes of sun exposure, so I was honestly convinced that I NEEDED sunscreen.

At the time, I was eating a low-fat vegetarian diet.

When I did eat fat, they were industrially-made seed oils.

• Earth Balance on my bagel
• Canola oil in my cupcakes
• Soybean oil in my Ragu Classic Alfredo Sauce (made with real cheese!)

My skin was acne-prone and never tanned.

15 years ago, I had a real-food awakening.

I gave up seed oils and soy, and began embracing animal fats.

Within just a few months, my skin transformed.

It browned instead of burning.

I stopped slathering on sunscreen for daily errands or walks.

I realized my skin wasn’t broken – it was undernourished.

That’s when I started rethinking everything I believed about sunlight.

In this week’s blog post, I’m sharing what “sensible sun exposure” actually means – and why you might want to rethink your relationship with the sun too, Reader.

You’ll learn:

• How sunlight enhances your gut health and microbiome
• Why cholesterol sulfate is just as important as Vitamin D – and made only from sun + skin
• How natural light helps regulate melatonin, mood, and sleep
• The truth about sunscreen (even mineral ones!) and how to reduce your need for it
• Safe sunbathing strategies for every skin type – including when to shower afterward

This isn’t about just ignoring the risks and allowing your skin to get crisp.

It’s about rebuilding a natural rhythm with the sun.

One where you trust your body, nourish your skin from the inside out, and enjoy being outdoors without fear.

If you’ve ever wondered:

"Is it really safe to tan?"​
​"Do I need supplements if I get some sun?"​
​"How can I get the benefits without the burn?"

You’ll want to read this.

Your body was made to be in the sun.

Let’s relearn how to thrive in it – not hide from it. 🌞

Warm wishes,

Jenn

​Body Wisdom Nutrition​

P.S. When I do wear sunscreen – usually only in the tropics – I use this one from One Love Body Soul. It’s a natural, water-resistant mineral sunscreen made with non-nano zinc and essential oils. A great backup when hats and shade won’t cut it.