Prefer Healthy Nutrients, Save your Vision

Yet studies demonstrates a strong link between good nutrition and reduced risks of developing a common and often blinding eye disease known as age-related macular degeneration (loss of straight-ahead or central vision caused by deterioration of a portion of the inner back lining of the eye known as the retina, where the macula is located).

Diet high in vitamins C, E, and zinc, along with beta carotene found in many fruits and vegetables including carrots. This helps to reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration by about 35%. Macular degeneration damages the inner lining of the eye, the retina, where images are processed.

The study suggests that the risk of Macular Degeneration can be modified by diet--in particular, by dietary vitamin E and zinc." Researchers recommend eating these types of food to help reduce risks of developing macular degeneration.

Dietary Recommendations for Preventing Macular Degeneration

Vitamin E : Whole grains, vegetable oil, eggs, nuts.

Zinc : Meat, poultry, fish, whole grains, dairy products.

Beta Carotene : Carrots, kale, spinach.

Vitamin C : Citrus fruits and juices, green peppers, potatoes.