Celebrate Healthy Vision Month

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An explosion of food-related research shows a strong connection between food and health. Harvard Medical School’s article for Staying Healthy indicates vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, copper and zinc in various foods fuel your body and can help protect vision for the long haul. Just another reason to develop good eating habits and take in the right nutrients for healthy vision. Below are some simple ways to eat healthy and care for your vision. 

Foods to Keep Your Eyes and Body Healthy 

Nature has just what you need for energy boosts and vision protection. Get the most from what you eat by choosing a variety of colorful produce that's rich in antioxidants. Bump up your nutritional intake by selecting foods with selenium, vitamin E, vitamin C, alpha lipoic acid, zinc, and omega-3 fats. Throw together a colorful salad or steam some vegetables for a terrific side dish or grab some fresh fruit or vegetables for a wholesome snack. 

Choose Foods by Nutrients 

Here are some healthy choices. 

• Vitamin A: Carrots, kale, spinach, dairy products, egg yolks 
• Vitamin C: Citrus fruits (especially kiwi fruit) and juices, green peppers, broccoli, potatoes 
• Vitamin E: Eggs, whole grains, vegetable oils, sunflower seeds 
• Lutein: Spinach, corn, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts 
• Zeazanthin: Spinach, kale, parsley, pistachios
• Fatty acids: Coldwater fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and rainbow trout; sunflower oil, corn oil 
• Zinc: Meat, poultry, fish, whole grains, dairy products 

Visit VSP Vision Care’s Eyewear and Wellness blog to learn how each of these tasty foods contributes to healthier vision and lifestyle. 

Along with getting the most from what you eat, you can protect the health of your eyes by getting an eye exam every year. Combining good nutrition with yearly checkups will increase your defense against serious health conditions. Give us a call to schedule your next routine eye exam. 

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