Nourish your vision....
The eyes need Vitamin A to make pigments that absorb light. Carrots and sweet potatoes have betacarotene, a precursor form of vitamin A so eat lots of these. Other rich sources of vitamin A include fish and full cream dairy products.
Vitamin C and E , which has antioxidant properties may help slow progression of cataracts. Nuts and seeds has lots of Vitamin A and Citrus fruits and brocolli for Vitamin C.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are two dominant pigments found in the macula of the eye which may filter out some of the harmful light that can damage the retina. Lutein is in leafy vegetables and egg yolk, while zeaxanthin is in greens, red capsicum and corn.
Zinc can also slow age-related macular degeneration, so maintain your intake of this nutrient through seafood, meat, poultry and beans.
Excerpt from "Readers Digest" June 2009 issue.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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