Good vision is a gift we'd all like to hang on to for a lifetime. Eating healthy foods is one smart strategy to protect your eyes.
Here are ten suggestions of foods containing a medley of nutrients which can play a vital role in keep your vision sharp and your eyes bright. It's not just Vitamin A anymore.
The focus is not only on clear vision, but is also on protection from diseases like macular degeneration and the formation of cataracts.
Your eyes will benefit from carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants like Vitamin E, and minerals such as zinc, along with omega-3 fatty acids. And of course, let's not forget that old perennial favorite, Vitamin A.
"Vitamin A helps to prevent night blindness and is essential for retinal health. It also reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Like carrots, other orange foods such as sweet potatoes, mangos, cantaloupe, and apricots provide healthy doses of vitamin A."
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