Category: Food & Nutrition

Avocados

  One of the Most Nutrient-Rich Foods You Can Eat for Your Eyes   Is there anything avocados can’t do? Beloved for their creamy texture and versatility in the kitchen, avocados also happen to be one of the most eye-friendly foods on the planet. A Nutritional Powerhouse for Vision “Avocados are one of the most …

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Astaxanthin – the Pink Pigment in Salmon

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Astaxanthin, the pink pigment in salmon, shrimp, lobster and, yes, flamingos is yet another carotenoid that is rapidly establishing its potency for macular health maintenance and repair.

Lowering Homocysteine and CRP for Eye Health

Two often-overlooked risk factors for eye disease are elevated homocysteine and C-reactive protein (CRP). Both contribute to inflammation and blood vessel damage that can harm the delicate structures of the eye. Homocysteine, an amino acid, becomes toxic at high levels and is strongly linked to increased risk of macular degeneration. Fortunately, it responds well to …

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Spinach

  The King of Eye-Healthy Greens   Did you know that what you put on your plate could be protecting your eyesight right now? When it comes to eye health, one leafy green stands above the rest — spinach. Why Spinach Is a Vision Powerhouse “Spinach is the king of the green leafies,” says Steven …

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