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10 healthy foods to improve eyesight and reduce high power
10 April 2019 IST
10 healthy foods to improve eyesight and reduce high power

Maintaining good eye health is as important as staying fit. Are you eating the right foods to get the perfect mix of nutrients?

 
 

Are your eyes getting weaker by the day? Not just eyestrain but a poor diet could be the leading cause of poor eyesight. Taking care of what’s on your plate could help you to maintain a constant eye power.
 
Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin C and E are vital for age-related vision problems. Are you eating the right foods to avail the perfect mix of nutrients for your eyes? From green-leafy vegetables to citrus fruits, there are many healthier options you can switch to and help protect yourself from sight-threatening diseases like macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataract.
 
Choose from these 10 rich sources of nutrients to improve your eyesight and reduce high power.
 
Carrots
 
Deficiency in Vitamin A is the major cause of blindness and macular degeneration. Carrots are rich sources of beta-carotene, an essential precursor for Vitamin A.
 
Fish
 
Salmon, sardines, tuna or mackerel, eating fish can boost your eye health as it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
 
Oranges and citrus fruits
 
Citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C and introducing them in your diet can keep your vision clear all your life.
 
Eggs
 
Eggs contain lutein, which is a type of carotenoid that helps fight macular degeneration. 
 
Beans
 
Black-eyed peas, kidney beans, lima beans, and peanuts contain zinc, which makes it great to maintain good eye health.
 
Leafy-green vegetables
 
From broccoli to kale and spinach, leafy-green vegetables are good for eyesight as they contain carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin.
 
Nuts
 
Packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, and disease-fighting vitamins, nuts like almonds and walnuts are good for eyes.

 
 

Seeds
 
Include flax and chia seeds in your diet as a snack. Not only do they help you lose weight but boost your eye health as well.
 
Sweet potatoes
 
A good source of beta carotene, sweet potatoes can help slow the progress of macular degeneration. 
 
Legumes
 
Try eating alfalfa, clover, peas, chickpeas, lentils, lupin bean, mesquite, carob, soybeans, peanuts and tamarind to reduce eye power as they are rich sources of Vitamin E.
 
So, what are you waiting for? Introduce these foods into your diet and see how it transforms your eye health.
 

 
 
 
 
 

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