Improve your eyesight with these five delicious foods.
Look beyond carrots
Generally, people only rely on carrots to boost their vision. Though carrots, as well as other orange fruits, help to keep the eyes healthy, there are other foods too.
Carrots are loaded with Beta-carotene which is a kind of vitamin A which promotes the healthy functioning of the retina and other parts of eyes. But, to maintain the health of your eyes, you need other vitamins and minerals too.
You can get all the essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from the below-mentioned foods. Make sure you include them in your regular diet.
Green Leafy Vegetables
Green leafy vegetables are rich in antioxidants like zeaxanthin and lutein. These antioxidants keep issues like cataracts and macular degeneration at bay.
Citrus and Berries
The delicious and refreshing citrus fruits and berries are super rich in vitamin C that helps in reducing the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Eggs
Paul Dougherty, MD, medical director of Dougherty Laser Vision, Los Angeles mentions that eggs are very nutritious. They are loaded with zeaxanthin and lutein. Also, they are very rich in zinc. These nutrients help in reducing the risk of development of macular degeneration
Fatty fish
Fishes like tuna, mackerel, salmon, trout, and anchovies are loaded with DHA which is a kind of fatty acid present in the retina. According to Jimmy Lee, MD, director of refractive surgery at Montefiore Medical Center, New York City, low levels of DHA in the body can cause dry eye syndrome.
Almonds
Taking an ounce (a handful) of almonds every day helps in arresting the risk of macular degeneration. Almonds are rich in vitamin E that reduces macular degeneration
