Food For Healthy Eye Vision

Food For Healthy Eye Vision
Your eyes are your windows to the world, so it's important to take good care of them

Keeping our eyes healthy is an important way to help prevent age-related eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, vision loss, dry eyes, cataracts, and problems with night vision.

1.   Fish
Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which may help protect against dry eyes, macular degeneration and even cataracts. Or, if you are not a fan of fish, take a daily omega-3 supplement

2.   Leafy greens

They're packed with lutein and zeaxanthin—antioxidants that, studies show, lower the risk of developing macular degeneration and cataracts.

3.   Oranges and eggs
If you’re not a fan of leafy-greens, that last slide may have been tough to swallow. Luckily, eggs and oranges are also a decent source of lutein and zeaxanthin. So expect a thank you from your eyes after every eggs-and-OJ breakfast

4.   Whole Grains
A diet containing foods with a low glycemic index (GI) can help reduce your risk for age-related macular degeneration. Swap refined carbohydrates for quinoa, brown rice, whole oats and whole-wheat breads and pasta. The vitamin E, zinc and niacin found in whole grains also help promote overall eye health.

5.   Citrus and berries

These fruits are powerhouses of vitamin C, which has been shown to reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration and cataracts.

6.   Sweet potatoes and yams
Bright orange fruits and vegetables get their colour from beta carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, that helps promote healthy vision. It also helps the eyes to adjust to low levels of light at night,

7.   Oysters and liver

Without enough zinc, our eyes can suffer from poor night vision and possibly cataracts. Oysters, liver, red meat, poultry, milk, shellfish, baked beans, and whole grains are valuable sources of zinc

8.   Legumes
Kidney beans, black-eyed peas and lentils are good sources of bioflavonoids and zinc — and can help protect the retina and lower the risk for developing macular degeneration and cataracts.

9.   And carrots, of course

Yes, these veggies help your eyes by supplying beta-carotene, which strengthens night vision. But as these slides have shown, you don’t need to have a bunny-like appetite to treat your eyes.