8 Foods That Will Keep Your Eyes Healthy

As the saying goes, 'eyes are the windows to the soul'. These 8 foods will help keep them in tip top shape!

• Carrots are a well known vegetable for keeping eyes in good health. The Vitamin A has been proven to help with night vision. 
• Bell Peppers contain Zeaxanthin know to keep eyes healthy and reducing age- related degenerative disorders to the eyes.
• Collard Greens, like carrots, are a great source of Vitamin A.
• Broccoli also contains high levels of Vitamin A. It too can prevent age related diseases.
• Kale is a power packed vegetable containing Vitamin A, zeaxanthin and lutein compounds.
• Brussels Sprouts contain high amount of zeaxanthin, lutein and beta-carotene which all promote good eye health.
• Spinach is packed full of lutein, beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. 
• Apricots contain a good source of Vitamin A. With a high beta-carotene content these little fruits are a great way to protect your eyes.

So why do these foods help to keep the eyes so healthy?

 Research undertaken by the University of Manchester* in England has shown that the zeaxanthin and lutein compounds, when combined, produce and oily yellow substance that build up on the central part of the retina. This substance, known as macular pigment, is considered to be what helps protect the eye from age-related macular degeneration or AMD for short.

* source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/52687.php

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Ok, not the most popular veggies among children but they could be nature's health insurance if you include these strange looking greens in your diet.

Brussels sprouts have been cultivated for food since the 16th century.  Cultivation in the U.S. began in the 8th century when French settlers brought them to Louisiana.  Like broccoli, they contain a chemical called sulforaphane which is believed to have strong anti cancer properties.  Brussels sprouts also contain indole-3-carbinol, a substance that helps repair DNA in the cells and appears to block the growth of cancer cells.  The best way to prepare Brussels sprouts in order to maintain the potent nutritive and healing value is to steam or stir fry rather than boiling. 

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