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.

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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Carotenoids – Lutein and Zeaxanthin

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People who eat foods containing carotenoids get protective health benefits as well. Two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, found in high levels in collard greens and spinach, appear to reduce risk of macular degeneration according to researchers at Harvard Medical School.