The article encourages consumers to eat whole foods to help prevent eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Whole foods provide many helpful nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The first food which the article focuses on is kale. Dark leafy green vegetables, broccoli, kiwis, grapes, yellow squash, oranges, corn, and egg yolks are all good sources of lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants are closely related to vitamin A and beta-carotene which can help protect eye tissue from sunlight damage and reduce the risk of age-related eye changes. The body needs fat to absorb lutein and zeaxanthin, so include a small amount of unsaturated fat with foods containing these antioxidants. Kale, in particular, also contains the eye-healthy nutrients of vitamin C and beta-carotene.
The second food which the article focuses on is sweet potatoes. Deep orange foods and dark green foods provide the body with beta-carotene which can then be converted to vitamin A. Vitamin A is a nutrient that helps prevent night blindness and age-related macular degeneration. Good sources of vitamin A include liver, eggs, and milk. To better absorb beta-carotene and vitamin A, also consume a little healthy fat.
The third food which the article focuses on is strawberries. Strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli, citrus, and cantaloupe are good sources of vitamin C. This antioxidant helps lower the risk of cataracts.
The final spotlight of the article is on healthy fats. Healthy fats help with the absorption of certain nutrients and, furthermore, some also contain omega-3 fatty acids which may benefit the consumer’s eye health. Salmon, flax seeds, and chia seeds are good sources of omega-3s. It is recommended to eat salmon or other types of fatty fish two to three times per week. Additionally, walnuts contain omega-3's and, another eye-healthy nutrient, vitamin E.
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