Your mom may have told you, "You are what you eat." And that adage does have some truth to it. Making conscious decisions about what we eat, even what we eat as a snack, can have a positive effect on our health, which includes our eye health.
Here are three snack ideas that can provide essential nutrients to help you maintain eye health.
Clementines: These user-friendly fruits are packed with vitamin C. One clementine provides 25 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which can help prevent the onset of cataracts and is also a key component of AREDS supplements.
Hard-boiled eggs: While how you prefer your egg cooked doesn't impact its health benefits, a hard-boiled egg is handy when you are on the go. Egg yolks provide a very high bioavailability of lutein and zeaxanthin, which means your body absorbs more of them. Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids and it is believed that they are particularly beneficial in preventing and slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration.
Pumpkin seeds: These mighty little seeds pack a one-two punch of zinc and protein. In addition, they are a great source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Zinc is another important component of AREDS supplements and is crucial for eye health.
Making smart snack choices can make managing your eye health as well as your overall health an easier task.
