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Jessica G. is a member of VSP's Corporate Public Relations team.

Every day, we hear about the latest “super food” that does everything from promoting weight loss to honing your memory. While nutritional fads may come and go, some foods do contain specific vitamins and antioxidants that help prevent eye diseases and promote overall eye health.

One of my favorites: the avocado. Beyond its inherently delicious flavor and buttery-smooth texture, the flesh of the avocado contains high levels of vitamins C, B6, and E, as well as the crucial antioxidant, Lutein. Lutein helps to reduce the risk of eye conditions, such as macular degeneration and cataracts. Beyond its abundance in avocados, lutein can also be found in fruits and veggies with brightly-colored flesh, or in dark leafy greens.

Avocados can be an acquired taste. Even though I’m a native Californian and have had access to exceptional produce my whole life, I’ve only learned to love the avocado somewhat recently. For those who haven’t yet embraced this ugly duckling of the fruit world, here’s a quick, easy, and delicious introduction to the avocado: guacamole, my style.

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