WWSB ABC 7 (blog) Summer squash is particularly high in concentrations of beta carotene and lutein . Dietary lutein helps to prevent the onset of cataracts and macular degeneration, which often leads to blindness. A cup of summer squash provides about 135 micrograms of ...
Marianas Variety Due to its beneficial raw fat content, avocado enables your body to more efficiently absorb fat-soluble nutrients (such as alpha- and beta-carotene and lutein ) in other foods eaten in conjunction. One 2005 study found that adding avocado to salad ...
eMaxHealth Spinach contains eye protection in the form of lutein and vitamin A. Avocado also contains those nutrients as well as healthy fats, which your body requires to absorb those nutrients, says registered dietitian Karen Ansel. Teaspoon of Peanut Butter + ...
Huffington Post Lutein and zeaxanthin are antioxidants that protect and maintain healthy cells -- and they're abundant in these dark, leafy greens, Caplan explains. She quotes The American Optometric Association, ...
PR Web (press release) Healthy Eating Can Protect Eyesight, from the August 2013 Harvard Health Letter. Vitamins and minerals in food may help prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. These include vitamins A, C, and E; the mineral zinc; the antioxidants ... 更多 »
TIME (blog) Are farmer's markets carrots looking a little funky to you lately? Deep purple, dark red, white and bright yellow varieties may have you wondering what got into the fertilizer. Carrots are one of the most basic and familiar of all the vegetables, but ...
Huffington Post This leafy green is chock full of beta-carotene, vitamin C, anti-oxidants, and lutein , which makes it the mother of all superfoods for your eyes. Lute...
