{"id":921,"date":"2014-10-09T10:12:25","date_gmt":"2014-10-09T10:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.angelmeds.com\/blog\/?p=921"},"modified":"2014-10-09T10:12:25","modified_gmt":"2014-10-09T10:12:25","slug":"list-of-superfoods-that-promote-healthy-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.angelmeds.com\/blog\/list-of-superfoods-that-promote-healthy-eyes.html","title":{"rendered":"LIST OF SUPERFOODS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY EYES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Eyes are most significant as well as sensitive organ of the body. So, it is necessary to take little extra care of them. Instead of using eyeliners, eye shadows and various other products to raise <span id=\"39965acb-3f3d-4efd-bdff-dbc2d92f6168\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">external beauty<\/span> of eyes, give top priority to basic health aspects of <span id=\"0ba61989-7f1c-4f13-9958-6a6676d8b18c\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">eyes<\/span>. Excessive eye strain, improper diet, obesity, addiction of smoking, <span id=\"6e6ee8ca-39ab-464a-969f-c7aa15f3ef14\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">over exposure<\/span> to ultraviolet rays, lack of sleep, genetics, using certain medicines for <span id=\"f9797656-9089-4feb-93c7-0ef276b0c31e\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">long period<\/span> are some of <span id=\"c12c59f1-5e0a-4a6d-b995-fdd593c7173a\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">common causes<\/span> that <span id=\"15b0dfef-923a-48e9-9d78-d7628e4132a6\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">gives<\/span> an open invitation to <span id=\"f681e245-95fe-47f7-a51b-1e3aa6f63c7b\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">number<\/span> of eye problems. Often ignoring to eye health or taking it as granted, sometimes lead to impaired vision or even permanent loss of eyesight also.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>LIST OF FOODS FOR HEALTHY VISION<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Carrots:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Carrots are filled with <span id=\"f5f45316-e627-442c-88de-a5fbf2c639ad\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">great source<\/span> of antioxidants and beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is one such component which easily gets converted by the body into vitamin A. This vitamin is considered extremely important not only for maintaining healthy <span id=\"6d5bae14-62d1-47c9-8510-1721a3bf1b66\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">eyesight but<\/span> also to keep various eye diseases like cataracts, night blindness and macular degeneration at bay.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Spinach:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is another important food, which is considered extremely beneficial for maintaining healthy vision. This green vegetable is loaded with essential nutrients like zeaxanthin, lutein and beta-carotene. People are unaware about that lutein and zeaxanthin are naturally available in <span id=\"4497e72b-0351-4d08-a7bc-9b8400c4fbda\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">macula<\/span> and retina of the eyes. They work as like sunscreen for the eyes. As a result, include spinach in your daily regimen to stay away from eye disorders. Spinach provides <span id=\"6277d296-d76c-4a64-8d56-d274b32d4f25\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">abundant source<\/span> of antioxidant which is necessary for maintaining good eyesight. Plus, it is also filled with vitamin C.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Eggs:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Including eggs in daily breakfast is one of the effective solutions as it capable to keep you satiated for the whole day. Besides, it is also packed with antioxidant called lutein. Breakfast is believed to be just incomplete without including eggs. There is some misconception about eggs that they are responsible for enhancing cholesterol level. Prefer one or two <span id=\"9718d02d-e1ae-4ebc-9ca6-09ac872e063e\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">egg<\/span> in day as <span id=\"598bb54e-049d-46d1-91b0-03876efb4900\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">it<\/span> not only good for maintaining healthy <span id=\"7ee34639-318b-470e-95e5-bcfa287bfe1b\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">eyesight but<\/span> also best for overall well being of health.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Avocado:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This delicious fruit is also crucially included in <span id=\"48c1eebc-8df9-4f9f-be91-4affb2e5e797\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">list<\/span> of super foods that promote healthy eyes. Avocado is one tropical fruit and is an excellent source of antioxidant called lutein. The best thing is it contains antioxidant in large quantity <span id=\"87781745-5c45-4479-b4e4-5d624b61404d\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">comparing<\/span> to other fruits. So, due to its great source of antioxidant properties helps to protect eye health. In addition, this fruit is high in other essential nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E and Vitamin C as well. These all valuable vitamins have made this fruit a potent weapon.\u00a0 <span id=\"2734e86c-3936-4aa8-b5ae-900276a929fa\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">Therefore this<\/span> fruit helps you a lot to stay from various eye <span id=\"d6ee25c1-3711-4d79-9dad-98ca88945836\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">disorder<\/span>. While consuming this fruit, consider one fact that it is loaded with calories. Highly obese or overweight people are advised to take extra care while eating this fruit. Consuming in reasonable amount may prove beneficial for such people.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Broccoli:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most of <span id=\"3d06c94f-6564-4317-b9ed-bad80317592f\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">aged<\/span> <span id=\"2dd2b06f-bafd-4117-9b95-c995998487a6\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">people including<\/span> children don\u2019t prefer this healthiest veggie. They avoid this veggie because it is not much pleasant in taste. But, do not repeat this mistake again, though this veggie is not pleasant in taste but it is fully nutritious. This healthiest veggie is a powerhouse of antioxidants like <span id=\"d62d76e4-2224-42c0-b90d-121c3bff1d33\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">zeaxanthin<\/span> and <span id=\"78e18329-b102-4bbd-bc9e-3fd496f677b2\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">lutein<\/span> and to make it <span id=\"853c0c44-0112-48e2-9696-d96ec4976a7a\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">more effective rich source<\/span> of vitamin C also present in it. In addition, not <span id=\"743a867d-a65e-42f6-b070-541ea34614f1\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">adequate but<\/span> satisfactory amount of beta-carotene is also present in this vegetable.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Salmons:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"fb5ce962-828a-4fa3-bb36-5d08306f893b\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">Among list of<\/span> several fish, salmon is believed to be one extremely beneficial sea food for maintaining healthy eyesight. Presence of ample of omega 3 fatty <span id=\"7a732a15-6d3b-4dd0-9ed8-20e97918d89c\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">acid<\/span> in this <span id=\"55bde942-1b83-4e4b-a6f7-01d94a10ca52\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">sea food<\/span> is one major reason, due to which it is considered necessary for healthy eye function. Best part is, salmon holds an abundant source of omega 3 fatty <span id=\"ab835060-1644-47a9-bd61-23e826d4faa3\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">acid<\/span> than any other type of <span id=\"878df2e0-6e06-48f3-8530-333974dc02a0\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">sea food<\/span>. Including salmon in daily diet helps significantly to protect tiny blood vessels of <span id=\"9ca34f95-2785-404b-a240-8588b01d7f35\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">eyes<\/span>. People who consume this food highly are less prone to develop dry eyes.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Oranges:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is another most beneficial fruit which helps a lot in maintaining good eyesight. Important nutrients like folate, vitamin C, potassium, fiber and calcium are abundantly present in oranges. In simple words, cumulative effects of all these nutrients play an important role in maintaining person\u2019s overall health.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Tomato:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Consuming raw tomato or adding to green salads or any other dish assist in keeping <span id=\"a18c4549-1ab6-4c27-a681-ce8dbd472bc7\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">vision<\/span> sharp. This yummy red fruit offers great benefits to eyes because it is filled with lycopene and vitamin C. Especially, lycopene is kind of carotenoid which assist to protect eyes effectively by combating oxidative damage. As a result, this nutrient is considered potent for proper eye function.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Kale:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kale is another nutritious veggie which offers you all valuable vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as <span id=\"c2c7cd73-2b5a-4a52-8a5f-509992823e97\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">zeaxathin<\/span> and <span id=\"c3676a8a-c401-4c3b-8b15-61c2f749aed8\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">lutein<\/span>. This vegetable provides <span id=\"68b11470-de5d-41e9-913e-687c4e785bc5\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">best nutrients<\/span> comparing to any other food. Antioxidants in kale protect retina from free radical damage. Therefore, consequently the risk of occurring eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration reduces considerably.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Oysters:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Oysters are also critically included in <span id=\"458adde6-049b-4da8-8cc5-04c4ec9199df\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">list<\/span> of super foods that encourage healthy eyes. <span id=\"b5c3de3a-40af-43d9-a428-1960214b6257\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">Presence<\/span> of <span id=\"58a0a07e-36ac-4884-9168-9b094bbfc134\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">great source<\/span> of mineral called zinc is believed to major benefit of consuming oyster. Zinc is one such mineral which ensures healthy vision as well strengthens <span id=\"d6fe4d14-9f31-429b-80c6-349a2d774d5c\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">immune system<\/span>. Though zinc is abundantly present in port or beef, but oysters are known to have <span id=\"92a0f80f-8e83-4890-8b90-50d99b1d3506\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">great source<\/span> of zinc than any other food source.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides above mentioned foods, other foods such as strawberries, sweet potatoes, turkey, bell peppers, almonds, sardines, mushrooms, Swiss chard, kidney beans, sunflower seeds, Brussels sprouts and kiwis also help <span id=\"2e56644a-14b7-49b1-a6ee-a684828627dc\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">for<\/span> maintaining healthy eyesight. The best advantage of consuming all <span id=\"bbddbbf3-2704-40b9-a2c8-6f07269751ef\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">these food<\/span> <span id=\"8b6c5a62-7f03-41a8-bd52-5972f173a295\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">is<\/span>, they not only good for healthy eyes but also for overall health. <span id=\"6db51256-431b-4fc4-ba57-d4e6313d4e9e\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">Therefore try<\/span> maximum to include all these food items in your daily diet and keep all eye disorders at bay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eyes are most significant as well as sensitive organ of the body. So, it is necessary to take little extra care of them. 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