We all understand that we should sustain a well-balanced diet to keep ourselves fit and strong, but did you know that a wholesome and healthy diet can affect your eye health as well? 

The fact is, the food we consume can affect our eyesight. It can even support reducing the hazard of developing certain eye conditions. In some cases, you can even avoid critical eye conditions completely if you include some healthy food items into your diet.  

Ayushakti Brings You 6 Food Items for Good Eye Health:

Leafy green vegetables

Leafy green vegetables are excellent in both lutein and zeaxanthin and are also a great source of eye-friendly vitamin C. The best green leafy vegetables include spinach, kale, collards, etc.

Eggs

There are three chief elements in eggs that can enhance your vision: zinc, lutein, and zeaxanthin. It may shield against night blindness and dry eyes, improve eye health and function.

Citrus Fruits and Berries

Lemons, berries, oranges, grapefruits are fruits that are great in vitamin C, which may lessen the chance of cataracts and macular degeneration.

Nuts

Nuts are also loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. Nuts also comprise a great level of vitamin E, which can guard the eye against age-related degeneration. Nuts like walnuts, almonds, and pistachios are powerful in boosting your eye health.

Legumes

Black-eyed peas, kidney beans, peanuts, and lentils are excellent sources of bioflavonoids and zinc and they can help preserve the retina and reduce the risk for growing macular degeneration and cataracts.

Fish

Your retinas are accountable for coordinating and transmitting visual data to your brain, empowering you to see. For your retinas to work perfectly, they need two varieties of omega-3 fatty acids: DHA and EPA. Both of these can be obtained in fish and other types of seafood. 

Alternative way of Enhancing your Eyesight

Other Tips for Promoting Your Eye Health:

• Quit smoking
• Wear sunglasses
• Use safety eyewear
• Take a break from the computer screen
• Visit your eye doctor regularly
• Eat a lot of carrots, seeds, sweet potatoes and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Wash your hands before wearing contact lenses
• Sipping loads of water can prevent dehydration, which may lessen the signs of dry eyes.

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Author of the Blog: Dr. Rajeshri Mehta

Expert Review By: Dr Smita Pankaj Naram

Co-Founder, Ayushakti Ayurved Pvt Ltd