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A study described in the May issue of the journal Diabetes Care indicates a link between diet and type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that a vegan or vegetarian diet can lower an individual’s body mass index (BMI).
Prevalence of type 2 diabetes, a major cause of retina damage, was linked to higher BMI which, in turn, was linked to the volume of animal products in a person’s diet. Vegans have the lowest rate of type 2 diabetes, according to the study.
Studies show that people who eat plenty of foods rich in the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin have lower risks of developing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. These two nutrients are found in green leafy vegetables like collards and spinach, as well as in broccoli, corn, egg yolks, green beans, honeydew melon, kiwi, orange peppers, peas, persimmons and tangerines. Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day to help keep your eyes smiling.
Need an eye-pleasing side dish idea? Try vegetable kabobs or kiwi-tangerine salad.
The key to all nutraceuticals (vitamins, minerals and supplements) is not the amount that you take, but the amount that your body absorbs. Taking most nutraceuticals on an empty stomach limits the amount that your body can absorb.
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What you eat affects every organ in your body, including your eyes. To maintain good vision at every stage of life, start with an active lifestyle and a healthy diet.
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Recent studies indicate antioxidant vitamins and other micronutrients may play an important role in keeping your eyes healthy.
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