They can help delay or prevent certain vision problems
On The state of vision is influenced by various factors that can be related to age, genetics, lifestyle and also diet. Accordingly, some products can improve the health of your eyes, and they are completely inexpensive and available in almost any supermarket, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
As said by Dr. About Vision, age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts commonly cause visual impairment and blindness in the elderly.
«But lifestyle changes, including proper nutrition, can help delay or prevent certain vision problems», — he noted.
When choosing the «diet for the eyes» fresh fruits and vegetables should be looked at, but one particular product with promising benefits — it's spinach.
So, spinach is rich in fiber, vitamins A, C and K, iron, folic acid and potassium, and leafy greens are also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin & # 8212; plant pigments called carotenoids, which protect the retina from oxidative damage caused by ultraviolet light.
The doctor recommends choosing dark green vegetables to get more antioxidants that protect the eyes and reduce the negative effects on them caused by oxidizing agents ( free radicals) that can cause age-related eye diseases.
In addition to spinach, the expert also named other foods that contain lutein and zeaxanthin: cabbage, sweet corn, peas and broccoli.
«Supplement a healthy diet with low-fat dairy products and healthy drinks such as 100 percent vegetable juices, fruit juices, decaffeinated herbal teas, and water», — adds the specialist.
For food that can have a negative effect, the doctor advises avoiding foods with refined sugar, as they «cause blood sugar spikes, which can accelerate the formation of cataracts in the development of diabetes& #187;.