Healthy Eyes from Good Nutrition

11/20/2011

Fruits and vegetables are the most important for eye health. Studies found that those who ate three or more servings of fruit a day were 36% less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration than people who ate less than 1.5 servings per day.

Spinach and other green leafy vegetables also have an antioxidant called lutein in them. Lutein has been shown to slow down the progression of macular degeneration which is a common eye disease as we get older. UV protection also will help slow down macular degeneration. Glassesshop.com has many lens options that are 100% UV blocking. 

Thus, to consume a variety of foods, especially those rich in phytochemicals and vitamins C, E and A, on a daily basis can help prevent some eye diseases. Vitamin C- and A-rich foods include oranges, sweet potatoes, peppers, grapefruits, broccoli, tomatoes and other dark orange and yellow fruits and vegetables. In addition to being rich in these vitamins, dark and brightly colored produce contain phytochemicals that keep eyes healthy. Vitamin E is found in nuts, seeds and oils.