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There are many eye-health superfoods that you should be eating to help protect your eyes.
The lutein and zeaxanthin found in leafy green vegetables such as kale, spinach, broccoli and lettuce protect the eyes from light-induced oxidative damage which can lead to the development of an incurable eye disease called age-related macular degeneration.
The zinc found in eggs is important for vision because it helps to maintain the mineral levels in the retina while helping to build a biological pigment, melanin, which protects the eye.
Vitamin C can lower your risk of developing cataracts and slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries will give your body that extra boost of vitamin C.
Almonds are an easy snack to pack and are full of vitamin E. This vitamin plays an important role in protecting certain parts of the eye by neutralizing the oxidation, which is important as the lens of the eye is particularly susceptible to oxidative damage that can cause cataracts.
The omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, is a major component of maintaining good retina and brain health.
You can pack a lot of eye health foods into your meals.