Category: Food & Nutrition

A Low Fat Diet May Reduce the Risk of Macular Degeneration

A low fat diet may reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Beneficial sources of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) include Efacom, Evening Primrose Oil (EPO), EPA, DHA, Borage, Flax, Hemp seed (organic) and Black currant oils.

Orange Bell Peppers

The Best Dietary Source of Zeaxanthin on the Planet     You’ve probably heard that carrots are good for your eyes. But there’s another orange food that may outperform them when it comes to a specific eye-protective nutrient — and most people have never thought of it as an eye food at all. Enter: The …

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Eggs – One a Day

Keeps the Eye Doctor Away     Eggs have had a complicated reputation over the years — but when it comes to eye health, the science is clear: eggs are one of the best foods you can eat. A Triple Threat for Your Eyes Eggs deliver three important eye nutrients in a single, convenient package: …

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Salmon

The Cold-Water Fish That Guards Your Retina     Your eyes are made of living tissue that needs the right nutrients to stay healthy — and one of the most powerful of those nutrients is found in cold-water fish like salmon. The Omega-3 Connection Salmon is rich in DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), the primary omega-3 fatty …

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