Thursday 13 October 2011

Foods for eye health



Avocados:
Avocados are one the most nutrient-dense foods that exist, so it's no wonder they're great for your eyes. They contain more lutein than any other fruit. Lutein is important in the prevention of macular degeneration and cataracts. They are also a great source of other important eye nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.

Carrots:
Carrots have long been recognized as an eye food due to their high levels of vitamin A.

Eggs:
Eggs are an excellent source of eye nutrients like vitamin A, zinc, lutein, lecithin, B12, vitamin D, and cysteine.

Spinach:
Another great source of vitamin A, spinach also contains other important eye nutrients including lutein and zeaxathin.

Tomatoes:
Tomatoes are high in vitamin C and lycopene, two important eye nutrients.

Sunflower Seeds:
Sunflower seeds contain selenium, a nutrient that may prevent cataracts and promote overall eye health.
Garlic:
Garlic contains selenium and other eye nutrients such as vitamin C and quercetin. 

Almons:
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for maintaining overall Eye health. It also contains folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.

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