Submitted by G M on November 17, 2011 at 11:54
If you want to keep your eye sight healthy, there are some foods that can help you. The eyes have certain components that can be kept healthy with the proper nutrients. Egg yolks, for instance, are extremely healthy for your eye sight. Egg yolks contain an anti-oxidant known as lutein, which can help prevent macular degeneration as well as cataracts. Consuming eggs everyday can help you keep your eyes healthy. The lutein also soaks up the dangerous components of the sunlight so that they do not damage the retinas. The lutein contained in egg yolks is of a very high quality and therefore, can be processed by our bodies readily.
If you do not eat eggs, you can eat green leafy vegetables as these too have lutein in them, even if in smaller quantities. Another great food for keeping your eyes healthy is the Brazilian nut. These are rich sources of selenium, a dietary nutrient that can remove toxins that threaten to damage the lens and the retinas. Selenium also makes the macula healthy so that your eyesight can remain healthy for a long time.
Rich in antioxidants, blueberries are also extremely healthy for the eyes. Blueberries are loaded with lots of nutrients that can help regenerate the muscles around your eyes, keeping them healthy and supple. These muscles are important for the movement of the eyes. These also help keep your vision intact for a long time. Additionally, blueberries also contain a compound known as anthocyanin, which helps in strengthening the walls of the blood vessels that deliver blood to the eyes. This helps in keeping diabetic retinopathy at bay. Some of the other foods that contain this healthy nutrient include red cabbage, red grapes, cherries, beets, and pomegranate.
Another healthy nutrient for eyes is omega 3 fatty acids. This nutrient is present in fish oils, especially in salmon. Eating salmon regularly keeps your eyes healthy and prevents macular degeneration. However, while consuming fish, always beware of mercury poisoning.
Submitted by s s on November 17, 2011 at 11:47