Have you ever wondered, why you were told to eat carrots, green leafy vegetables when you were a child?
Its because one of the best things you can do for your eyes is to eat a balanced diet high in fruits & vegetables, but low in saturated fats & sugar.
You also need adequate amount of minerals zinc & selenium,which keeps retina- the light sensitive part of the eye healthy.
Along with all this,fatty acids play a major role in ensuring adequate moisture in your eyes.
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Therefore it is important to develop good eating habits by taking in right nutrients from early age.
Here are some tips to stay healthy & care for your vision.
Nature has always amazed human beings, so if you want to stay fit & healthy always stay close to nature. Always make it a point that you serve yourself a colourful dish which is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants have been shown to reduce the chances of age-related degenerative changes that occur in the retina.
Select food rich in selenium, vitamin E, vitamin C,alpha lipoic acid,zinc & omega 3 fatty acids.
But from where do you get all this?
Carrots: Carrots help you to protect your vision. They contain lot of vitamin A along with Vitamin E & vitamin C,which helps to reduce the impact of both cataract & age related macular degeneration.
Green leafy vegetables: Spinach, Kale are rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, lutein & zeaxanthin. These antioxidants protect our eyes from harmful UV rays. Therefore, it is a great idea to include green leafy vegetables in your daily meal.
Nuts & Legumes: Nuts are rich in omega 3 fatty acids. They also contain high level of vitamin E, which protects eye from age related damage. Walnuts, cashews,peanuts, lentils are good choice when it comes to eye health.
Seeds: Sunflower seeds, almonds are rich source of vitamin E. Along with them, hazelnut,peanuts are also good source of Vitamin E. Vitamin E helps in slowing the age-related macular degeneration from getting worse. It may also help prevent cataract.
Fish & Eggs: Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna contain large amount of omega-3 fatty acids. These type of fatty acids seem to protect your eyes from age related macular degeneration & glaucome. Also, low levels of omega-3 fatty acids results in dry eyes.Lutein & zeaxanthin. the most powerful antioxidants, are found in egg yolks.Zinc in eggs help utilize these antioxidants.
Make sure you add these super foods to your diet regime & enjoy optimal eye health for a much longer period of time.