Nutritionists suggest foods to promote eye health

Last Update: September 04, 2022, 16:51 IST

Including a balanced diet is essential as it has the ability to reduce the chances of getting eye disorders. (Representational image: Shutterstock)

Consuming these foods can improve your eyesight but if the problem persists then it is advisable to visit the doctor.

Many people think that deterioration of vision is inevitable as a result of getting older or putting pressure on their eyes. However, leading a sedentary lifestyle can also increase the risk of developing eye health issues.

Eating a balanced diet is essential as it has the ability to reduce the chances of getting eye disorders.

If you eat foods rich in a variety of vitamins, nutrients and minerals, you may be able to prevent serious eye diseases. Keeping this in mind, nutritionist Anjali Mukherjee left an Instagram post that might be helpful.

Listed below are 10 foods that you should include in your diet to improve your vision:

  • Carrot: according to World Vitamin A deficiency can lead to blindness in children, reports the Health Organization. Carrots rich in beta carotene are recommended in the diet for healthy eyes.
  • sweet potatoesThese are abundant in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that plays an important role in eye health. They are excellent for improving one’s vision because they create light-detecting receptors inside one’s eyes.
  • Pomegranate: Including pomegranate flowers in your diet is considered good for treating inflammatory reactions. In addition, they help in improving one’s vision.
  • Mango and Papaya: The fact is that mangoes and papayas are rich in vitamin A, which is good for maintaining eye health.
  • Cherry: Cherries provide structure to the eyes as they are rich in vitamin C, which is essential for the production of collagen. Several studies show that vitamin C can prevent cataracts.

Some other foods recommended by nutritionists that can do wonders for eye health are peaches, watermelon, fenugreek (fenugreek leaves) and spinach. Add these foods to your diet and see the results for yourself.

(Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on information from multiple websites/studies. News18 does not guarantee 100% accuracy of facts.)

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