Thursday, April 26, 2012

Diet to Follow to Improve Eye Sight

Close your eyes and imagine you have not seen ever since the world and yourself. You will not have a thought with what it looks like when you only feel it. Eyes are very vital for the human body. Eyes are the windows of the soul. A diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can pay benefits not only to your heart but to your eyes. Nutrients such as Vitamin C, omega-3 oils and key plant molecules are so important that you really can eat your way to better vision. 



  • Leafy greens 
Spinach, chard, kale, broccoli and sprouts are rich sources of two vital pigments - lutein and zeaxanthin - that are used by the retina at the back of the eye for clear vision.
  • Eggs 
Egg yolk is an added key source of the important eye pigments, lutein and zeaxanthin.
  • Bilberries 
Bilberries and blackberries are rich in anthocyanins that can prevent and slow blindness caused by macular degeneration and cataracts.
  •  Oily fish 
Omega-3 fats found in oily fish helps lower the risk of glaucoma and macular degeneration. Omega-3 fats may also protect from dry-eye syndrome.
  • Nuts and seeds 
Nuts and seeds are a rich source of Vitamin E, which may help prevent cataracts and other forms of blindness by protecting eye cells from UV damage.
  • Fresh fruit 
Vitamin C, reduce the risk of all leading eye diseases including macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.

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