Beloved,
I wish above all things that thou mayest ...be in health,
3 John 1:2
"Mom has always reminded us, “eat your carrots, they are good for your eyes.” And she was right. Like any other part of our body, the eyes will need the proper nutrients to function well. Starting today, plan for the eyes with a “visionary” diet and one can incorporate these:
- Vitamins A, C, and E, together with minerals zinc and copper are important for sharpening the eyesight.
- Antioxidants, especially beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and lutein, can protect one’s macula from solar damage. Good sources would be from green, leafy vegetables, yellow peppers, pumpkin, and carrots. Yellow and green seem to be the colors of choice here. Research indicated that consuming these foods of color can prevent the disintegration of the macula due to age, which is a main cause of blindness.
- For the eye’s lens and its prevention of cataracts, include in the diet regimen foods which contain cysteine, lecithin, and sulfur. Excellent sources are garlic, shallots, onions, and capers.
- The anthocyanin from berries has anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants which may help improve the vision." HealthWellness
