Eye health and eyesight: 5 best foods to include in your diet

Today’s lifestyle has changed a lot from what it was three decades ago. In today’s times, everyone is striving to grow and become the best, be it at work or studies. Therefore it is understandable to neglect one's physical health. While most of the health problems can be kept under control and brought back to normal by medication, eyesight is the one thing that can only be kept stagnant or stable from degrading further. Although there are medical ways to correct eyesight, it is better that we rely on a balanced diet and keep eyesight in check.

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5 foods for healthy eyesight and eye health

Carrots

Beta-carotene is a type of vitamin A that is responsible for the orange hue in food and it helps the retina and other parts of the eye to function smoothly. Carrots are a rich source of beta carotene. It gets absorbed by the body and helps improve the deficiency of Vitamin A in the body.

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Fish

Spending hours in front of your laptop or mobile can lead to many eye problems. Drying eyes syndrome, macular degeneration can lead to cataracts problems. Cod liver oil and fish are two very healthy options to include in your diet. Fish is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids. It helps the most in preventing eyes from cataracts, dry eye syndrome and even macular degeneration

Eggs

According to Paul Dougherty, MD, medical director of Dougherty Laser Vision in Los Angeles, eating an egg every day reduces the risk of macular degeneration. Not just that, eggs contain lutein and vitamin A, that promote eye health and overall functionality. 

Milk

If you think it will be difficult for you to include vegetables or meat in your diet every day, then you should try to include a glass of milk every day. A glass of milk will provide your body with Vitamin A, calcium and protein. Which in turn will provide nutrition to your eyes, skin and bones.

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Colourful vegetables

Orange and yellow and green leafy vegetables and fruits are an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. They help reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Include them in your diet to help your eyesight.

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