Healthy food for your eyes
When it comes to foods for the eyes, carrots are right on top of everyone's list. However, this rich source of vitamin A is not the only ingredient of a healthy eye diet.
Vitamin A prevents night blindness and focal drying of the eyes called Xerophthalmia and can retard the development of cataracts and macular age related changes.
You can get vitamin A from two types of food sources: Animal products that contain vitamin A (such as liver or butter) or plant products that contain carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A. Foods containing carotene are usually yellow or orange, or leafy and green.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin can also be very helpful for maintaining retinal health. Not only do they delay changes in the retina but also act as good protection. The best source of lutein and zeaxanthin is green, leafy vegetables, particularly spinach. Kale and collard greens are also good choices. You can also find lutein and zeaxanthin in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, such as corn.
Vitamin C, an antioxidant, works well for the retina, delays cataracts, and is helpful in the healing and strengthening of the eye. If you smoke, drink or have diabetes, you should increase you vitamin C intake, because its levels will tend to be lower than average. Citrus fruits, berries, peppers, tropical fruits, potatoes and green, leafy vegetables are good sources.
Some minerals are very essential for the eye. Selenium, for example, both helps your body to absorb vitamin E and helps it to make its own antioxidants. Brazil nuts, yeast and seafood (like oysters) contain good amounts of selenium. Zinc helps your body to absorb vitamin A and is also part of an enzyme in your body that reduces the number of free radicals. Zinc might also protect against macular degeneration and night blindness. You can get zinc from, wheat and nuts.
The best source of omega-3 fatty acids is cold-water fish, which is high in both EPA and DHA, Alternate source include vegetable oils (including foods made from vegetable oils, like margarine); and the popular evening primrose supplements. The best way to take care of the eyes is to eat a healthy diet and to have an eye checkup at regular intervals. A six-monthly checkup after the age of 40 should be mandatory. A good checkup can detect most problems well before they occur and if existent, can be treated easily.
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Eat these foods often to promote and protect healthy eyes
1. Dark green leafy vegetables such as, kale, spinach, collard, turnip and mustard greens are the best source of lutein and zeaxanthin. Leafy greens are also a rich source of vitamin C, which may prevent glaucoma.4
2. Carrots and yams are rich in eye healthy antioxidants and very high in beta-carotene, the pigment in bright orange fruits and vegetables and a precursor for vitamin A. Vitamin A is critical to normal vision and plays a major role in preventing night blindness and maintaining a healthy cornea.
3. Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family related to kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collard greens. Broccoli contains high levels of lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin C.
4. Citrus fruits, strawberries and orange juice are rich in vitamin C as are tomatoes and red bell peppers, which also contain lutein and lycopene and also credited with supporting eye health.
5. Many fruits are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin apricots, peaches, mangoes, papayas, oranges, tangerines and melons, especially cantaloupe are among those with the most content.
6. Herbs and spices, such as curry and dill, parsley and watercress contain significant concentrations of lutein. Unlike vitamins and minerals, the bioavailability of lutein is increased with cooking.5
7. Flax seeds and flax oil are rich in omega 3 fatty acids thought to reverse the effects of dry eye syndrome (DES)6
8. Garlic, sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts, black walnuts, oatmeal and brown rice contain selenium, a key mineral that helps to absorb antioxidants in the prevention of eye disease.
9. Garbanzo beans, kidney beans, oatmeal and whole wheat bread contain zinc, an important mineral that works with antioxidants to play a role in promoting overall eye health.
10. Wheat germ, soy and safflower oil are rich in vitamin E, as are pistachios, peanuts and particularly almonds. Associated with the prevention of cataracts high levels of vitamin E are found in green leafy vegetables and fortified cereal.
1. Dark green leafy vegetables such as, kale, spinach, collard, turnip and mustard greens are the best source of lutein and zeaxanthin. Leafy greens are also a rich source of vitamin C, which may prevent glaucoma.4
2. Carrots and yams are rich in eye healthy antioxidants and very high in beta-carotene, the pigment in bright orange fruits and vegetables and a precursor for vitamin A. Vitamin A is critical to normal vision and plays a major role in preventing night blindness and maintaining a healthy cornea.
3. Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family related to kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collard greens. Broccoli contains high levels of lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin C.
4. Citrus fruits, strawberries and orange juice are rich in vitamin C as are tomatoes and red bell peppers, which also contain lutein and lycopene and also credited with supporting eye health.
5. Many fruits are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin apricots, peaches, mangoes, papayas, oranges, tangerines and melons, especially cantaloupe are among those with the most content.
6. Herbs and spices, such as curry and dill, parsley and watercress contain significant concentrations of lutein. Unlike vitamins and minerals, the bioavailability of lutein is increased with cooking.5
7. Flax seeds and flax oil are rich in omega 3 fatty acids thought to reverse the effects of dry eye syndrome (DES)6
8. Garlic, sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts, black walnuts, oatmeal and brown rice contain selenium, a key mineral that helps to absorb antioxidants in the prevention of eye disease.
9. Garbanzo beans, kidney beans, oatmeal and whole wheat bread contain zinc, an important mineral that works with antioxidants to play a role in promoting overall eye health.
10. Wheat germ, soy and safflower oil are rich in vitamin E, as are pistachios, peanuts and particularly almonds. Associated with the prevention of cataracts high levels of vitamin E are found in green leafy vegetables and fortified cereal.
Foods Good For Eyesight
* Avocados
* Berries
* Black Currants
* Blueberries
* Cabbage
* Can Capers
* Cold-water Fish
* Collard Greens
* Fish Oils
* Fresh Fruits
* Grapefruit
* Grapes
* Lemons
* Milk
* Nuts & Almonds
* Olive oil
* Onions & Shallots
* Plums
* Pumpkins
* Soy
* Squash
* Sweet Potatoes
* Whole Grains
* Wine, in Moderation
* Avocados
* Berries
* Black Currants
* Blueberries
* Cabbage
* Can Capers
* Cold-water Fish
* Collard Greens
* Fish Oils
* Fresh Fruits
* Grapefruit
* Grapes
* Lemons
* Milk
* Nuts & Almonds
* Olive oil
* Onions & Shallots
* Plums
* Pumpkins
* Soy
* Squash
* Sweet Potatoes
* Whole Grains
* Wine, in Moderation
Practicing a good diet and way of consuming food is also an effective method in eye care. Include nutritious food in your daily meal which are rich in vitamin, such as fish, milk and vegetables. Drink lots of water where it will help your eyes to stay wet and healthy through the nutrient that you consume.
Eye care tips is an important thing that you have to consider in your life. Think about it before your regret.
Eye care tips is an important thing that you have to consider in your life. Think about it before your regret.
Vitamin A
Carrots contain a carotenoid called beta-carotene. Your body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A, which is an anti-oxidant. Antioxidants such as vitamin A are essential to eye health. Vitamin A is known to:
* help your eyes adjust to light changes
* Moisten the eyes, which can enhance visual acuity
* Prevent the forming of cataracts
* help prevent blindness from AMD
Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Both of these vitamins assists in the long term health of the your eyes.
Lutein
Lutein is found in foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, corn and pumpkins. Studies have shown that lutein may reduce the risk of AMD as well as it may play a role in helping reduce the risk of cataract extraction.
Macular degeneration is a condition that may begin to develop as we age. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of irreversible blindness individuals over 65 years of age. It occurs when the cells in the macula degrade, causing loss of sight in the central part of the field of vision, but leaving peripheral vision intact.
Carrots contain a carotenoid called beta-carotene. Your body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A, which is an anti-oxidant. Antioxidants such as vitamin A are essential to eye health. Vitamin A is known to:
* help your eyes adjust to light changes
* Moisten the eyes, which can enhance visual acuity
* Prevent the forming of cataracts
* help prevent blindness from AMD
Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Both of these vitamins assists in the long term health of the your eyes.
Lutein
Lutein is found in foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, corn and pumpkins. Studies have shown that lutein may reduce the risk of AMD as well as it may play a role in helping reduce the risk of cataract extraction.
Macular degeneration is a condition that may begin to develop as we age. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of irreversible blindness individuals over 65 years of age. It occurs when the cells in the macula degrade, causing loss of sight in the central part of the field of vision, but leaving peripheral vision intact.
Reduce Eye Strain
Here’s a good tip for reducing computer eyestrain: make your default background color slightly darker, without overdoing it. This reduces the harsh glare of most applications, at the expense of a small amount of contrast. Most people I know that have tried this say it makes a big difference, especially if they use their screen for long periods.
If you have Windows XP, do this:
* Right-click the desktop and select “Properties”;
* Click the “Appearance” tab;
* Click the “Advanced” button;
* Click in the white area of the “Active Window” window;
* Click the “Color 1″ drop-down;
* Click the “Other” button;
* Drag down the slider on the right-hand side a bit.
This will reduce the three component colors of the default white background color, making it slightly darker (values in the region of 240 to 245 seem appropriate); Click all the “OK” buttons to implement the change, which will restart your display manager. Some applications won’t pick up the new color until you restart them or reboot.
Here’s a good tip for reducing computer eyestrain: make your default background color slightly darker, without overdoing it. This reduces the harsh glare of most applications, at the expense of a small amount of contrast. Most people I know that have tried this say it makes a big difference, especially if they use their screen for long periods.
If you have Windows XP, do this:
* Right-click the desktop and select “Properties”;
* Click the “Appearance” tab;
* Click the “Advanced” button;
* Click in the white area of the “Active Window” window;
* Click the “Color 1″ drop-down;
* Click the “Other” button;
* Drag down the slider on the right-hand side a bit.
This will reduce the three component colors of the default white background color, making it slightly darker (values in the region of 240 to 245 seem appropriate); Click all the “OK” buttons to implement the change, which will restart your display manager. Some applications won’t pick up the new color until you restart them or reboot.
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