FOODS VS EYESIGHT
FOOD VS EYESIGHT.
There are quite a number of quotes I subscribe to, and amongst them is this particular one.. "A Man is whatever He Eats". I know you know that the word "Man" in this context is unisex. It could be a male, female, an adult, a child, a toddler or whatever it is. It's paramount to note and know that your body can be a fertile ground or a barren land, depending on the type of food you give to it. If you give your body very good food, it will give you results that commensurate with it and so it is the other way round.
Few Days ago, I dropped a blog post that I title "YOUR RODS AND CONES" and I can still remember that I said I would be writing another blog post where I would highlight good foods that enhance eyesight. I mean, foods that are very good for your rods and cones. Remember that this world is very beautiful and you need to preserve your eyesight to continue to see the beauty therein and this is exactly what I would do in this particular piece.
Please note that the ones I would list would be those ones that will be very easy to get here in Nigeria.
1. Carrots: These are packed with Vitamin A, which is essential for healthy vision.
2. Spinach: Spinach is high in lutein, a nutrient that can help protect against age-related macular degeneration.
3. Beans: Beans contain lots of Vitamin B6, which is important for eye health.
4. Oranges: Oranges are rich in Vitamin C, which helps to prevent eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration.
5. Red Palm Oil: This oil is high in carotenoids, which can help prevent macular degeneration.
6. Tomatoes: These are rich in lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that can help protect the eyes from oxidative damage.
7. Eggs: Eggs are a great source of Vitamin B12, which is essential for eye health.
8. Avocados: These are a great source of Vitamin E, which 0 source of antioxidants and phytonutrients that can help protect the eyes from oxidative damage.
9. Garlic: This is packed with antioxidants that can help protect the eyes from oxidative damage.
10. Sweet Potatoes: These contain lots of Vitamin A, which is essential for good vision.
11. Peppers: Peppers are a good source of Vitamin C, which helps to prevent cataracts.
12. Honey: This is a natural source of antioxidants and phytonutrients that can help protect the eyes from oxidative damage.
13. Pumpkin: This is rich in beta-carotene, which helps to prevent macular degeneration.
14. Broccoli: Broccoli contains lutein, which can help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration.
15. Pineapple: Pineapple contains bromelain, which can help reduce inflammation in the eyes.
16. Grapes: Grapes are a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect the eyes from oxidative damage.
The above are just a few of them.. make sure your diet is rich with the above food for the good sake of your eyesight. Always make sure to eat balanced diet. Fruits should not be found wanting in your meal.
NB- Pictures are from a food competition that took place during the AVMS week of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
There are quite a number of quotes I subscribe to, and amongst them is this particular one.. "A Man is whatever He Eats". I know you know that the word "Man" in this context is unisex. It could be a male, female, an adult, a child, a toddler or whatever it is. It's paramount to note and know that your body can be a fertile ground or a barren land, depending on the type of food you give to it. If you give your body very good food, it will give you results that commensurate with it and so it is the other way round.
Few Days ago, I dropped a blog post that I title "YOUR RODS AND CONES" and I can still remember that I said I would be writing another blog post where I would highlight good foods that enhance eyesight. I mean, foods that are very good for your rods and cones. Remember that this world is very beautiful and you need to preserve your eyesight to continue to see the beauty therein and this is exactly what I would do in this particular piece.
Please note that the ones I would list would be those ones that will be very easy to get here in Nigeria.
1. Carrots: These are packed with Vitamin A, which is essential for healthy vision.
2. Spinach: Spinach is high in lutein, a nutrient that can help protect against age-related macular degeneration.
3. Beans: Beans contain lots of Vitamin B6, which is important for eye health.
4. Oranges: Oranges are rich in Vitamin C, which helps to prevent eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration.
5. Red Palm Oil: This oil is high in carotenoids, which can help prevent macular degeneration.
6. Tomatoes: These are rich in lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that can help protect the eyes from oxidative damage.
7. Eggs: Eggs are a great source of Vitamin B12, which is essential for eye health.
8. Avocados: These are a great source of Vitamin E, which 0 source of antioxidants and phytonutrients that can help protect the eyes from oxidative damage.
9. Garlic: This is packed with antioxidants that can help protect the eyes from oxidative damage.
10. Sweet Potatoes: These contain lots of Vitamin A, which is essential for good vision.
11. Peppers: Peppers are a good source of Vitamin C, which helps to prevent cataracts.
12. Honey: This is a natural source of antioxidants and phytonutrients that can help protect the eyes from oxidative damage.
13. Pumpkin: This is rich in beta-carotene, which helps to prevent macular degeneration.
14. Broccoli: Broccoli contains lutein, which can help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration.
15. Pineapple: Pineapple contains bromelain, which can help reduce inflammation in the eyes.
16. Grapes: Grapes are a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect the eyes from oxidative damage.
The above are just a few of them.. make sure your diet is rich with the above food for the good sake of your eyesight. Always make sure to eat balanced diet. Fruits should not be found wanting in your meal.
NB- Pictures are from a food competition that took place during the AVMS week of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
