Eating a diet rich in six key nutrients can help protect you against ocular diseases. Approximately 43 million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or cataracts, the leading two causes of vision loss and blindness. New research based on several studies indicate a direct link between good nutrition and the prevention of these diseases.
Key nutrients for eye health may be found in the following foods:
Lutein and zeaxanthin: Dark leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, turnip greens, or broccoli, corn, green beans, peas, oranges, and tangerines
Essential fatty acids (Omega 3s!): Fatty fish such as tuna, salmon, trout, sardines, or whole grain foods, chicken and eggs
Vitamin C: Fruits and vegetables such as oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, papaya, green peppers and tomatoes
Vitamin E: Vegetable oils, such as safflower or corn oil, almonds, pecans, sweet potatoes, and sunflower seeds
Zinc: Extra lean red meats, poultry, liver, shellfish, milk, baked beans and whole grains
Nutrition is just one component of health for the entire body, including your eyes. Mom was right! You should eat your spinach!
Thanks for your kind advice.
I will eat more spinach.
Tony
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