I thought it was only carrots that helped with eye health. I am alone on this or does everyone else have that impression too? I can remember my Mother always telling me to eat my carrots so I could see in the dark. I thought she was pulling my leg.
Did you know that some of the best foods for eye health are kiwifruit, pomegranate juice, and wheat germ? They can help stop age related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, which occur twice as often in women as in men.
Kiwifruit
They are an excellent source of lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin C, antioxidants that may reduce the risk of AMD and cataracts. Eat two per week.
Pomegranate Juice
Reduces systolic pressure (a risk factor for eye disease) by 5% after two weeks, increases blood flow to the eye by widening optic blood vessels. Drink 1/2 to 1 cup of pure no sugar added pomegranate juice 5 to 7 times per week.
Wheat Germ
High in vitamin E and one of the best sources of folic acid which helps level homocysteine which is an amino acid that has been linked to AMD. Eat two tablespoons per day.
And don't forget to eat your carrots :)
Source: Natural Health Magazine April 2009
