We all know that our food choices affect our health. But did you know that foods can improve the health of our eyes too? Improving your eye health and overall health is as easy as eating plenty of vitamin-rich foods that fuel your body and protect your eyes. Get the most from what you eat by choosing a variety of colourful produce that’s rich in antioxidants. Bump up your nutritional intake by selecting foods with selenium, vitamin E, vitamin C, alpha lipoic acid, zinc, and omega-3 fats. Nature has just what you need for a energy boost. Here are some tasty food ideas to eat for good health.
- Capsicum – brightly coloured capsciums are a nutritional power food that could help reduce the risk of prostate cancer and age-related macular degeneration.
- Carrots – these portable vegetables are perfect for quick snacking. Filled with beta carotene, carrots can help reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.
- Spinach, kale, and other dark green, leafy vegetables – deep green and leafy, spinach is filled with vitamin C, beta carotene, and loaded with lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants act like a natural sunscreen for your eyes and they protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.
- Sweet potatoes – this bright orange root vegetable provides beta carotene, just like carrots.
- Turkey – this all-purpose protein is delicious in burgers, tacos, sandwiches, and more. It’s also loaded with zinc and B-vitamin niacin, which can help prevent cataracts.
- Wild salmon – studies show that eating foods rich in omega-3s can help protect tiny blood vessels in the eyes.