You are what you eat, right? Well what if I told you, you tan the way you eat? Huh, right! No need to fake and bake (who would want to look like this!).

A study at Bristol University found the majority of participants in their “experiment” preferred the natural glow their skin got from multiple servings of certain veggies than that of a tanning bed or spray booth.

Green, yellow and leafy veggies act as a skin pigment, making your skin appear more tan, without stepping into that really-bad-for-you tanning bed. Beta-Carotene is the main culprit behind the natural “glow” produced by certain veggies.

But please, do watch out, no one wants to turn orange because they over indulge on carrots! Not sure that’s what happened here :)

Here are just some of the yummy veggies that will aid in your natural glow:

Romain lettuce

Bell peppers

Kale

Mustard Greens

Spinach

So pack up your farmer’s market shopping bags and grab some greens before you hit that tanning bed, your skin will thank you!