For the Healthy Vision Month celebration, we are pumped up to list down six of the best foods for the eyes that you, your loved ones, or patients should look for. These fruits and vegetables are rich in essential nutrients needed to keep your eyes sharp and in shape.
Carrots are not only for bunnies. In fact, they are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, especially carotenoids which help decrease risks of eye diseases.
Oranges are rich in vitamin C and an antioxidant, too, both of which play significant roles in preventing cataracts and AMD. So, be sure to take this bitter friend of yours out for a summer smoothie.
Kale is high in lutein and zeaxanthin which help lower risks of AMD and cataracts. Other dark leafy greens like broccoli, spinach, and collards are also good antioxidants. So, you see, there’s nothing to hate on this dark leafy dude, after all.
Black-eyed peas and other legumes are good sources of zinc. They can’t sing but they can protect the eyes from the hazards of light. Bioflavonoids are also essential in protecting the retina.
Sunflower seeds help prevent eye diseases as they are full of vitamin E and zinc. You get it. They are good to snack on while doing the homework.
Nuts, well, they’re not just nuts. They are also filled with vitamin E which protects body cells from UV exposure and help reduce the risk of cataracts and AMD. Nuts are also rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids that could boost eye health.
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