Is your plate a vision of good nutrition? It turns out that the nutrients in a colorful, healthy diet—rich in veggies, fruits, and whole grains—may help lower your risk of some eye diseases.
This chart provides a list of choices that may help protect against dry eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
| Eye-friendly Nutrients | Choices |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A & Beta-Carotene | Carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots, cantaloupe, leafy green vegetables |
| Vitamin C | Oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, tomatoes, red peppers |
| Vitamin E | Wheat germ, sunflower seeds, almonds, vegetable oils |
| Lutein & Zeaxanthin | Broccoli, peas, corn, leafy green vegetables |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Salmon, cod liver oil, ground flaxseed, walnuts, soy nuts, canola oil |
| Zinc | Whole grains, peas, beans, oysters, eggs, fat-free or low-fat milk, lean meats |
Check with your doctor, if all these can be incorporated as part of your diet.
