Want to find out the latest in sun and skincare for this summer? It's as simple as watching what you put in your mouth! Read on to find out how you can benefit from this new concept of "edible sunscreen."

Before you take the title of this article too literally, it's best to tell you up front that in addition to using sunscreen and sun block on your face and body, skin care studies have shown that your body can act as a UV blocker based on the types of foods you eat. So continue using your sun care products as you always have--and not as an appetizer!

So what's the idea behind it all? Studies have shown that certain nutrients act as a type of sun blocker, which can prevent you from getting skin cancer by toughening up your skin cells from the inside out. Head to the grocery store and begin stocking up on the following foods for a skin cancer-free life:

• Oranges, Limes, and Lemons: These contain limonene, a major oil component derived from citrus rinds. A study from the University of Arizona shows that the presence of limonene in the body can reduce the risk for skin cancer by as much as 34%.

• Green Tea: This one is a no-brainer. Green tea's potent antioxidants--EGCGs--work to block your DNA from damage caused by light/sun exposure.

• Cherries and Peppermint Leaves: These two contain perillyl alcohol, which is able to stop cancer formation in human cells that have been exposed to intense UV rays.

• Wild Salmon: Fish oil has long been proven to have great health benefits. In the case of wild salmon, it helps protect from UV-induced sunburn and cancerous changes in DNA.

• Leafy Greens: The ones with lutein and zeaxanthin (a type of vitamin that can help prevent skin discoloration) work to prevent UV-induced cancer cells from reproducing in the body, according to a study done at Harvard University.

• Orange, Red and Yellow Fruits and Vegetables: All of these popular foods contain carotenoids, a major player in reducing sunburn, which in turn can reduce the risk for skin cancer. For example, tomatoes contain potent antioxidants that can destroy free radicals.

• Dark Chocolate: Hooray for this one! German research studies have found that eating foods such as dark chocolate that contain cocoa solids and flavanoids, also aides in the fight against skin cancer. Chocolate has become recognized as an antioxidant-rich food that can help "shield" the skin against sun damage.

Of course, continuing to maintain good sun and skincare practices will also improve your chances for avoiding skin cancer and sunburn. Make sure to follow the directions on the products you're using, avoid excessive sun exposure and be sure to reapply sunscreen and sunblock as needed.

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