Best Foods to Promote Good Eye Health
Our eyes allow us to see all the beautiful treasures of the world. A sunset, fireworks, the people we love, all would just be sounds and touches without our eyes, so if we’re lucky enough to have our sense of sight it’s important that we take care of it. While not sleeping in your contacts and wearing sunglasses are good starters, there are also ways to promote healthy eyes from the inside out, and like all things Cheap Vegan, you can afford to do it on a budget. Here are some great foods and habits to keep your eyes healthy and strong.
Omega-3s – Chia seed, Cauliflower, Cloves, Mango, Berries, Winter Squash, Flax Seed
Besides being amazing for your brain and overall health, omega 3s help protect against dry eyes, macular degeneration and even cataracts.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin – Leafy Greens, Avocado, Peas, Broccoli
These foods helps protect your eyes against things like cataracts and macular degeneration.
Vitamin C – Bell Peppers, Citrus Fruit, Kale, Broccoli, Strawberries
This also helps protect against cataracts and macular degeneration and also boosts your immune system!
Vitamin A – Carrots, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Spinach, Cantaloupe
Besides also protecting against catacts and macular degeneration, vitamin A also helps promote good health on the surface of the eye, mucous membranes, and skin by helping them create barriers against infection. It also helps against dry eyes.
Not smoking
Like most heath issues, smoking only exacerbates and ups the likelihood of problems in your eyes. Not only that, but the cigarette smoke can dry eyes out and lead to itchiness and redness in eyes.
