How you can make healthy choices
You may think your eyesight is at the mercy of your genetics, and there is some truth to that. However, there are ways you can protect your eyesight and even improve it, and one of those ways is by eating the right foods.
All Hail Kale: Kale is the top combo of both lutein and zeaxanthin, which are healthy for your eyes.
Dangling the Carrot: Carrots are most definitely good for your eyes. Carrots are topped with vitamin A, along with C and E, which help reduce both cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
Not a Corny Choice: Corn contains the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin.
Positive Spin on Spinach: Is filled with vitamin C, beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These are natural sunscreen for the eyes.
Brave the Broccoli: Not only is broccoli rich in dietary fibre, it also contains Vitamin C.
Appealing Oranges: Most people associate oranges with a way to fight off colds. They’re full of Vitamin C and a natural antioxidants for the eyes.
Crack Open an Egg: Eggs contain lutein, Vitamin E, and Omega 3 fatty acids.
Ring in the Bell Peppers: Colourful peppers can help you avoid age-related macular degeneration, which can lead to partial or complete blindness.
Go Fish: Cold-water fish varieties such as salmon, tuna, and sardines can deliver a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids.
Planting Ideas about Chia Seeds: Chia seeds have more omega 3s than its popular cousin, flax seed.
Blueberries: Blueberries are known for antioxidants, they can also be beneficial for your eye health.
Embrace Legumes: Legumes – examples include black-eyed peas, kidney beans, lima beans, and peanuts – contain zinc, an essential trace mineral that is found in high concentration in the eyes.
Spread the word that smoking causes sight loss
Smoking is the biggest ‘modifiable’ risk factor for age-related macular degeneration – smokers are up to four times more likely to develop the condition. Passive smoking can also have an impact on your eye health. Tell as many people as you can about the affects smoking has on your eyes
