Eating for healthy eyes
Everyone knows that healthy eating promotes good health. But did you know there are foods you can eat to promote good eye health? The New York State Department of Health has a great article, Look to Fruits and Vegetables for Good Eye Health . They note that eating more fruits and vegetables will improve eye health and help prevent some eye diseases. Choosing foods rich in antioxidants is the key to better eye health. (Fruits and vegetables are good for your overall health, see “ Why are berries and other fruit and veggies so good for your health ?”) Fruits and vegetables are full of antioxidants but a number of other foods are also rich in antioxidants. What antioxidants protect our eyes and what foods provide those antioxidants? Lutein and Zeaxanthin – you may have seen commercials on TV that promote lutein. If you look at the daily vitamin/mineral supplement you may be taking, you may find “lutein” listed. ...