Did you know that carrots are not the only vegetable that can protect your eyes? Dr. Jennifer Ashton recently discussed some other eye-healthy foods on, “The Early Show.” According to Dr. Ashton, lutein and zeaxanthin are the most beneficial cartenoids for eye health. In fact, there are foods that are good for our eyes and taste delicious, too, that most of us are not even aware of. Below is a list of some of these foods, which promote eye health.
- Spinach
- Kale
- Peas
- Zucchini
- Broccoli
- Other leafy greens
- Orange peppers
- Corn
- Oranges
- Honeydew melon
- Egg yolks
Why is it so important to protect our eyes, you may ask? Dr. Ashton states it in simple logic:
“The thinking is that our eyes age just like other parts of our body, and things like these substances can really make a big difference in preventing things like macular degeneration and cataracts.” Read more »