Friday, April 28, 2017

Eat For Your Eyes

You Eat With Your Eyes.  

"Eat For Your Eyes."

Eating healthy is an essential part of maintaining good eye health. By having a well-balanced diet full of nutrients, you improve your eyesight and decrease your chances of developing eye-related diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Some nutrients that good for your eyes include: Vitamin C, Lutein, Zinc, and Omega 3's. 

You have probably heard the myth that carrots are good for your eyes. This is true. Carrots provide your body with beta carotene, potassium, and fiber. These nutrients act as a form of protection for your cornea and can also help to prevent nyctalopia, also more commonly known as "night blindness."

Leafy green vegetables such as kale and spinach also have eye health benefits. They contain lutein and zeaxanthin. Like carrots, these also help to protect the cornea. Leafy green vegetables like spinach promote good vision and work to prevent against diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. 

As you can see, proper nutrition and eye health go hand in hand. If your body is not getting the proper nutrients, your eyes could suffer. Some additional foods that we recommend incorporating into your diet are strawberries, blueberries, oranges, nuts, and salmon.