5 Foods for Healthy Eyes & Better Living! These five surprising foods will help keep your eyes healthy and your body sharp. Carrots: Youve probably heard that carrots and other orange-colored fruits and vegetables promote eye health and protect vision, and its true. Thanks to Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A gives these foods their orange hue. Leafy Greens: Theyre packed with lutein and zeaxanthin — antioxidants that, studies show, lower the risk of developing macular degeneration and cataracts. Eggs: The yolk is a prime source of lutein and zinc. Citrus and berries: These fruits are powerhouses of vitamin C. Almonds: Theyre filled with vitamin E, which slows macular degeneration. One handful (an ounce) provides about half of your daily dose of E. You can either add these foods to a meal or eat them as a snack. Choose one a day and let the healing power of food begin!
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:22:44 +0000