8 Healthy Foods For Your Eyes
As we age it is accepted that the body will deteriorate and won’t perform the same way that it used to, however with this inevitable conclusion, a complacent attitude is not the way to approach it. In fact, this will accelerate the deterioration and potentially make the effects more severe. With this knowledge, we should tackle the process head on and provide our body with the necessary nourishment to preserve our eyesight for as long as is physically possible. With this in mind we have prepared an infographic in the hope of encouraging a proactive prevention plan rather than a ‘should of done’ regret.
Don’t take your eyes for granted, they’re precious.
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1. Leafy Greens
The green goodness don’t get a good reputation for nothing – with an abundance of antioxidants that have proven to lower the risk of developing macular degeneration and cataracts, they are a must have if you like the taste.
Drink – Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie
Lunch or Dinner – Cottage Pie
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2. Fatty Fish
Low levels of DHA is linked to dry eye syndrome and DHA is available in abundance in fatty fishes like tuna, salmon, trout and anchovies.
Lunch or Dinner – Salmon & Asparagus Tart
Lunch or Snack – Smoked Salmon Rolls
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3. Soy
Any form of these beans contains important fatty acids that are highly beneficial to your eyes.
Lunch or Starter– Chilled Avocado Soup
Drink – Banana Soy Milk Smoothie
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4. Bilberries
Studies have shown that bilberries can in fact lead to the reversal of eye disorders like macular degeneration.
We don’t have any recipes that include bilberries, but all you need is a handful a day to get the necessary nutrition to protect your eyes.
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5. Carrots
They contain beta-carotene which is not only good for the retina, but it can also protect your eyes from damage caused by the sun.
Lunch – Sweet Potato Noodle Salad
Lunch or Starter – Lentil Soup
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6. Dark Chocolate
Flavanoids help to protect the blood vessels in your eyes and dark chocolate is rich in them. By consuming dark chocolate (in moderation) you are strengthening your eye lens and cornea.
Dessert – Almond Butter & Cacao Mousse
Dessert or Snacks – Cacao Energy Bites
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7. Garlic
This aromatic food is good for your eyesight due to the nutrient Sulphur which helps the body to produce antioxidants that can help to protect the lens of the eye.
Lunch or Starter – Vegetarian Spiced Lentil Soup
Lunch or Dinner – Slow Cooked Chicken Stew
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8. Wine
The benefits of wine are similar to that of chocolate, the flavonoids benefit your blood vessels and circulation which is all good news for your eyes.
We don’t have any recipes containing wine but the health benefits have been widely acknowledged when consumed in moderation. One glass of red a day should do the trick!
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We hope you include these foods into your weekly consumption if you’re looking to protect your eyes, they really will make a difference. Love healthy food, love yourself.
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