Eyes with Cataracts need a Healthy Diet

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Our eyes are one of, if not the most, important and precious part of the body. As the most commonly used of all the 5 senses that we have, many of us rely heavily on our sight and cannot imagine life without it. Therefore it is important to do everything that we can to help and maintain our eyes.

Although many people are aware of the popular myth that carrots make us see in the dark, health and lifestyle has a bigger impact on our eye that most people realise. We all know how exercise and diet affects our body in general as it makes us fitter and healthier but diet and fitness is also key to healthy sight. Along with exercise, there are many foods that have been proven to aid the eyes in recovery, keep them healthy and even improve eye site. Today we are going to talk about the best foods for eye health and the affects they have so you can introduce them to your diet if you don’t already do so.

The first food that is great for eye health is leafy greens. This is a group of foods rather than an individual however this group of similar foods contain the same nutrients and vitamins that your eyes crave. Leafy greens includes spinach, collard greens and kale along with any other vegetable with a strong green colour such as broccoli and green beans. These types of foods are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin and are known to help prevent the development of cataracts and macular degeneration; two of the most common eye diseases that can lead to loss of site.

Another food to try and include in your diet is fish, particularly cold water fish. The omega 3 fats found in fish are great for your body but many people don’t know that they are also great for the retina in your eyes. It’s been proven that those who regularly eat fish high in omega 3 have a huge 60% reduce risk of developing macular degeneration. We also know that the omega fats held to ward of other common eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma. The types of fish that have the most omega 3 fats include mackerel, tuna, sardines and salmon.

The next food we recommend for good eye health is eggs. Eggs are another great source of lutein and zeaxanthin as well as containing a high amount of protein and vitamin A that helps to keep the body and its muscles strong and healthy. The nutrients in eggs are easily absorbable for the body so they reach their target area quickly and sufficiently whilst proving a lot of energy. The lutein and zeaxanthin gives the eye extra protection against common eye diseases as mentioned before as well as aiding against dry eyes.

The last food that is important for healthy eyes fruits and berries. Fruits, in particular berries such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and cranberries are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. Vitamin C is great for a number of things in the body including improving the immune system, improving elasticity of skin which gives the appearance of younger skin and helping to cure cataracts. The antioxidants help to flush out any toxins and keep the body strong.

Of course there are many more foods that are very beneficial to the body and the eyes but these are our favorite four food groups that help eye health. If you want to find out about more foods that help the body to stay healthy head over to our social network pages which can be found on our website