Eye Care: Super food for your eyes

Do you know that a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of eye health problems and help you to prevent eyestrain? That doesn’t mean you should skip your appointments with the doctor because having regular eye exams is an essential element of eye health but it’s not the only one. Many people underestimate the importance of a balanced diet but there are nutritious foods that are very good for your sight and knowing them is the first step to take care of your eyes.

Let’s see together 5 super foods for your eyes:

1. Carrots

Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene (from where carrots get their orange color) that our intestines use to make vitamin A. But why vitamin A is so important for the eyes? Well, it helps to maintain the cornea (the outside cover of your eyes) clear. In addition, vitamin A helps to prevent eye diseases such as cataracts. Other foods that contain vitamin A are sweet potatoes and pumpkins, so remember that orange-colored foods are good for your health.

2. Oranges

Speaking of orange foods, we couldn’t not to mention oranges and citrus fruits. They contain lots of vitamins C, an antioxidant that can lower the risk of many eye age-related diseases. Vitamin C helps to maintain good blood vessels in your eyes and it protect your body from free radicals. You can find Vitamin C in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges and grapefruits.

3.Fish

Fish, especially salmon, is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids: “healthy fat” that are crucial for brain function and a good immune system. Omega-3 is also important for your sight and retinal function and it can help to prevent diseases such as macular degeneration, dry eye and glaucoma. Omega-3 can be found also in walnuts, tofu and soybeans.

4. Eggs And Leafy Greens

Eggs and leafy greens are a good source of vitamin A, lutein, zeaxanthin and zinc. They can lower the risk of chronic eye diseases like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. In particular, vitamin A protects the cornea that is the cover of your eyes and zinc takes good care of the retina that is the back of the eye; So you can see why vitamin A is so important for your vision.

5. Nuts

Nuts are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Nuts (especially almonds) contain a high level of vitamin E that prevents the eye from age-related diseases. Also seeds are high in omega-3s and are a rich source of vitamin E. Nuts and seeds that contain vitamin E include hazelnuts, peanuts and sunflower seeds.

Never forget to take care of your eyes: remember to have regular eye exams and maintain a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet that includes food and vitamins for your eyes. Don’t forget also to stay hydrated and to protect your eyes from computer screen and UV rays. If you want to find out more about this topic you can read the article How to relieve your eyes from computer eyestrain or follow our blog at Optifashion.com.