Vision Savers

VISION SAVERS

Protecting your vision should be a priority for everybody.  We all want to keep our sight as long as we live.

Berries

All berries are filled with an antioxidant, lutein, which helps to protect eye health.  There are many ways to fix berries and I will be supplying some recipes.

Spinach

Spinach is a rich source of lutein which studies have found to reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots and Butternut Squash

These vegetables are all high in alpha-carotene, a powerful member of the carotenoid family that is inversely related to the formation of cataracts.  They are also high in Vitamin A.

Avocados

Avocados are one of the most nutrient-dense foods that exist.  They contain more lutein than any other fruit.  Lutein is necessary in the prevention of macular degeneration and cataracts.  It is also a great source of other important eye nutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a good source of Vitamin C, calcium, lutein, zeaxantin and sulfroaphane all of which may be essential for eye health.

Eggs

Eggs are an excellent source of eye nutrients, Vitamin A, zinc, lutein, lecithin, Vitamin B, Vitamin D and cysteine.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are full of Vitamin C and lycopene, both helpful for Healthy Eyes.

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds contain selenium that may prevent cataracts and promote overall eye health.

Garlic

Garlic contains selenium and other nutrients such as Vitamin C and quercetin.