The eyes are very important organs of the human body. People would like to say, that they light up the whole body. So it would be very important to take good care of your eyes.
Here are some foods that promote eye health.
1. Carrots
You have probably heard that carrots and other orange colored fruits and vegetables promote eye health ad protect vision, and it is true. Beta carotene a type of vitamin A which is contained in carrots, gives these fruits their orange color and helps the retina and other parts of the eye to function normally and smoothly.
But eating your way to good eyesight isn’t all about consuming beta carotene. However, they have a major connection with vision. There are several other vitamins and minerals contained in other foods which also promote good eye health.
2. Leafy greens
They’re packed with lutein and zeaxanthin antioxidants, that studies show, lower the risk of developing macular degeneration and cataracts.
3. Eggs
The yolk is a prime source of lutein and zeaxanthin plus zinc, which also helps to reduce your macular degeneration risk, according to Paul Dougherty, medical director of Dougherty Laser Vision in Los Angeles.
4. Citrus and berries
These fruits are a powerhouse of vitamin C and over the years, vitamin C has been shown to reduce the risk of the development of macular degeneration and also cataracts.
5. Almonds
These are filled with vitamin E which slows macular degeneration. Research has shown that a handful of almonds, which is an ounce, provides about half of your daily vitamin E dose.
6. Fatty fish
Tuna, salmon, mackerel, anchovies and trout are rich in DHA, a fatty acid found in your retina, low levels of which have been linked to dry eye syndrome, says Jimmy Lee, director of refractive surgery at Montefiore Medical Center, in the New York City.
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