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The "Super 7" PROTECTS Your Eyesight?!
Make no mistake… your eyes are under attack.
In recent years, there’s been an unprecedented increase in virtually EVERY significant eye condition—many of which can eventually BLIND you.
And it’s no mystery why.
Our eyesight issues are yet another form of collateral damage caused by modern living.
We get…
- far too much damaging blue light exposure,
- eye strain from screen time, and
- insufficient natural sunlight throughout the day.
But today I don’t want to focus on the cause.
Instead, I want to look at what you can do to PROTECT your eyes—and, most importantly, your VISION—from the constant attack of modern living.
Your eyes need plenty of specific nutrients to protect them from oxidative damage and other harmful assaults.
These include what I like to call the “Super 7,” which are beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins A, C, and E.
Studies show that getting plenty of these seven nutrients can lower your risk of macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, poor night vision, dry eyes, and more.
And best of all, you can get ALL of them in your diet from a handful of “Super 7”-containing foods!
Following are six of the BEST eye-protecting foods you can put on your plate.
- Fish:
Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are vital for retinal health and can prevent or reverse dry eyes.
Choose wild-caught, oily fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, and herring.
I also recommend eating fish two to three times per week.
- Nuts, seeds, and legumes:
Nuts, seeds, and legumes may be tiny, but they pack a mighty eye-supporting punch of omega-3s. They’re a perfect snack to munch on throughout the day.
Plus, they also provide vitamin E, a critical eye-protecting antioxidant that shields your peepers from damage.
Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pistachios, kidney beans, lentils, hemp, and chia seeds.
Pick your favorites and eat them as often as you like.
- Citrus Fruit:
You know that vitamin C is good for your immune system. But this potent antioxidant also helps protect your eyes from oxidative damage, guarding against age-related vision loss.
Good sources of C include oranges, lemons, yellow peppers, chili peppers, and strawberries.
- Carrots and Sweet Potatoes:
Both carrots and sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene, the nutrient that gives them their distinct orange color.
Your body converts beta carotene to vitamin A, which protects the surface of your eyes, fights night blindness, reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration, prevents dry eye, and more.
- Beef:
It turns out rib eye is excellent for YOUR eyes. Beef contains zinc. The mineral is vital for healthy eyes because it’s concentrated in and around your retina.
Studies show that zinc helps prevent macular degeneration and age-related vision loss.
- Eggs:
Eat more eggs if you want to get nearly all of these nutrients in one convenient package. Eggs are just about the best all-in-one food you’ll ever find—especially when it comes to nutrients that support your eyes.
They contain zeaxanthin, lutein, zinc, and vitamins A and E.
Start giving your eyes what they need. Shield them from modern living by eating MORE of these “Super 7” packed foods.
P.S. Protecting your eye’s macula is the key to preventing age-related macular degeneration. And researchers have identified two critical ways to do precisely that. CLICK HERE for the answer.
SOURCE:
“Nutrients for the aging eye.” Clin Interv Aging. 2013;8:741-8. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S45399. Epub 2013 Jun 19. PMID: 23818772; PMCID: PMC3693724.
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