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algae. Dark green veggies like dandelion greens, bok choy, beet greens, kale, spinach, arugula, collard greens and broccoli all hold the iconic antioxidant duo lutein and zeaxanthin—two important plant pigments key in maintaining good eye health. They’re also highly effective in preventing serious eye conditions, like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Research has shown that eating a 1/4 of a cup of slightly cooked greens four to six times per day supplies the nitric oxide needed to keep your blood vessels cleared of the plaque that eventually leads to heart disease and cuts off the oxygen and nutrients to your eyes.
Nuts and legumes, rich in omega-3s, zinc, and vitamin E, also are good for eye health. They include almonds, pistachios, walnuts, cashews, pecans, and macadamia, Brazil, and hazel nuts. Additionally, many seeds, including hemp, flax and chia, are rich in omega-3 and vitamin E. Citrus fruits that benefit your eyes include lemons, oranges, grapefruit, rose hips, amla, Barbados cherries, guava, kiwi, mango and cantaloupe. Make the changes now to see clearly for as long as you live.
Dr. Carol Wentz Randaci is the director of the Vegan Culinary Institute in Sarasota, FL, a board certified Oriental Medicine Doctor and Acupuncture Physician, Energy Therapist, Naturopath and Hopeful Human. Dr. Carol has trained with alternative medicine’s finest physicians and has practiced Raja Yoga meditation under the guidance of Ram Chanrda, Babuji Maharaja for 36 years. You can reach Dr. Carol at AiZen Healing Center by emailing aizenhealing@gmail.com or calling 941.284.8894.
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