Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Better eyesight through proper nutrition

So I guess you better eat your carrots! (and other veggies too!)

Go Magazine - Feature Stories:
"Approximately 43 million Americans suffer from age-related macular degeneration or cataracts, the two leading causes of vision loss and blindness. By eating foods rich in six nutrients -- antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, essential fatty acids, vitamins C and E and the mineral zinc -- you can help protect your eyesight and vision.

'Basic and clinical research has shown that nutrients in eye-healthy foods can slow vision loss,' says Dr. Stuart Richer, optometrist and the American Optometric Association vision and nutrition expert."

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