World Health Day 2018: Let's focus on eye health, encompass six foods in your diet

On World Health Day, lets focus on issues which cause  macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and cataracts and these problems can be hazardous for eyes. Most of the people don't give much importance to issues related to eyes, hence face serious vision problems. If you take care of your eyes properly, then other organs will also function properly. One must intake food and fruits that are beneficial for their eyesight.

You must include nutrients and rich minerals in your diet to make sure you don't get any eye-sight problem. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help you to get rid of eye-problems. Make sure you are not over-weight as that is the root cause of many health related problems. We have five best foods that will ensure better sight for your eyes.

Leafy vegetables

Leafy vegetables like spinach, collard greens, lettuce and kale are rich in nutrients as they contain  lutein and zeaxanthin, which works as antioxidant in the body and prevents eye diseases. Lutein acts like sunglasses, helping to protect the retina in the back of the eye from damage.

Oily fish

Oily fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and you can consume fishes like salmon, sardines, tuna which makes the tiny blood vessels of eyes stronger. The omega-3 fatty acids helps people in old age against macular degeneration and dry-eye syndrome. The fatty acids also prevents dry eyes.

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Carrots

In every winters we hear from elders at home that carrot is the best source for eyes and it can prevent the eye-sight problem. Carrots contain vitamin A and also beta-carotene, which helps in the surface of eye and prevents eye infections. Similarly, eggs too are rich in vitamin A, lutein, zeaxanthin, and zinc helps in preventing different diseases related to eyes.

Citric fruits

Citrus fruits like oranges are rich in vitamin C, which is key for eye health. The vitamin, found mainly in fresh fruits and vegetables, promotes healthy blood vessels in your eyes.

Dairy products

Dairy products including including milk, yogurt and cheese can be helpful in keeping your eyes healthy. Dairy foods contain vitamin A as well as the mineral zinc, which are vital to eye health. Besides, the vitamin D found in your glass of milk helps in the prevention of macular degeneration.

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