March is National Nutrition Month. When you think about healthy eating, you might think of low cholesterol or counting your calories, but the foods you eat may also contribute to healthy eyes. Although there is no specific diet to improve your vision or ward off all eye diseases, what you eat does matter. Your diet may, directly and indirectly, increase your chances of developing eye diseases or reduce your risk. |
Consider adding the following foods to your diet:
Sweet potatoes
In addition to eating sweet potatoes as a side dish, add a little to salads or soups. Other foods high in vitamin A include fortified cereal, kale, and spinach.
Citrus
When it comes to foods rich in vitamin C, you have several choices, such as oranges, tomatoes, red bell peppers, and strawberries. Citrus foods make a great snack, but also consider adding some to a smoothie or stir-fry dishes for something different.
Eggs
Salmon
Water
The exact amount of water needed may vary, but as reported by the Mayo Clinic, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends the following:
- 15.5 cups of fluids per day for men
- 11. 5 cups of fluids per day for women
Although incorporating the foods above won’t guarantee healthy vision, it may reduce your risk of some eye diseases. Plus, the foods above are good for your overall health.
If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Also, if you would like to ask about whether an appointment with one of our eye doctors would be appropriate at this time, call our office at 508-746-8600.