Sunburns aren’t just about forgetting your sunscreen—they’re often the result of deeper imbalances rooted in what you’re eating, how your cells are built, and whether your body is equipped to handle the heat.

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz unpacks the science behind sunburn, seed oils, and vitamin D deficiency—and how what you eat may be making your skin more vulnerable to UV damage. You’ll learn how omega-6 PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) from common seed oils get embedded in your skin’s cell membranes and oxidize under sunlight, leading to inflammation, skin damage, and slower healing.

Jamie breaks down how to build true sun resilience using the Foundations of Health—including nutrient-dense fats, zinc, vitamin C, magnesium, and functional sun exposure strategies.

You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on:

• Why French fries and chips might be making you burn faster
• How to ditch toxic sunscreen without sacrificing protection
• The critical role of vitamin D synthesis and how to support it safely
• How to balance omega-6 and omega-3 fats for better skin and lower inflammation
• What your cell membranes are really made of—and how to nourish them naturally

Sunshine doesn’t just make vitamin D—it makes you happy. And it might just save your skin, if you support it from within.

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