Authored by: Dr. Narendra Armogan
What’s the best way to protect your eyes? By eating the right foods, of course! By maintaining a healthy diet, you help to keep your eyes in optimal health. Nutrients such as omega-3, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E are critical in helping to prevent vision problems.
Add these ten foods to your daily diet in order to get your dose of these important nutrients:
- Tomatoes
- Kale and Spinach (helps to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts)
- Eggs
- Oranges (an excellent source of vitamin C)
- Grapefruit
- Nuts
- Fish
- Oysters and liver (a great source of zinc which helps to prevent poor night vision and cataracts)
- Carrots
Did we miss any? What foods do you eat to maintain optimal eye health?