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Find out which foods will help keep your eyes healthy
Eye health is something that often gets neglected—other than getting our eyes checked for loss of vision, most of us don't think about it. But did you know that there are nutrition choices you can make to help keep your eyes healthy in the long term?
1. Eggs
Why eat them: They contain vitamin A, which helps the retina function properly and lessens the risk of age-related macular degeneraton and cataracts.
2. Raspberries
Why eat them: They contain vitamin C, which may reduce the risk of cataract formation.
3. Almonds
Why eat them: They contain vitamin E, which helps slow the progress of age-related eye disease and may help prevent cataracts.
4. Broccoli
Why eat it: It contains lutein, which may help prevent age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Cooking the broccoli, even lightly, helps release the lutein.
5. Salmon
Why eat it: It contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are associated with a lower risk of age-related macular degeneration.
6. Spinach
Why eat it: It contains zeaxanthin, which protects the eye from oxidization and light damage.
7. Yogurt
Why eat it: It contains zinc, which helps the body absorb antioxidants such as vitamin A.Source: Best Health
