Alimentació healthy i varied

               

A healthy and varied diet

                
- Did you know that vitamin C is an antioxidant that prevents damage from ultraviolet radiation?

- Did you know that 51% of the Spanish population still does not know what foods are beneficial for a good visual health?

 
- Did you know that oysters are known as Queens of zinc because they are the type of seafood that contains the highest amount of this iron which is great for eye health?

 
We all know the influence of food on our health but we do not know what types of food are beneficial for a good eye health. There are many types of food, besides the famous carrots, which, thanks to their vitamin content are ideal to keep eyes healthy, today and in the future.

Make the most of vitamins!                                                                       

   
Vitamins, especially the winner trio A, C and E, are essential to protect the retina.

In the lens of the eye, there is a very high concentration of vitamin C, which protects this part from cataracts. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, peppers and kiwis.

    

Vitamin A is also called retinol when it is of animal origin such as in salmon and provitamin A when of plant origin and can be stored in the body until needed.

Vitamin A is known as carotene, and betacarotene is the most known type.

Vitamin E, as vitamins A and C, is famous for its antioxidant function. It slows the natural process of oxidation of the body and it protects eyes from certain diseases associated to aging by delaying their progression. In order to intake the required amount of vitamin E, it is recommended to consume products such as cereals, walnuts, peanuts or green leafy vegetables.
     

Make the most of food!

 
Spinach is one of the richest vegetables in lutein and zeaxanthin. These two carotenoids are accumulated in the retina, protecting eyes from ultraviolet radiation. If at least 7 mg per day are consumed, they prevent cataracts and DMA, thanks to their antioxidant action.

 

Broccoli is probably one of the most complete vegetables for healthy eyes. Eating 100 g of broccoli provides the body with all necessary elements to maintain a good eye health with no calories, providing 1 / 5 of the required amount of vitamins C, A, E, B2, zeaxanthin and lutein.

Broccoli is especially beneficial to protect from harmful UV radiation thanks to its high content in sulphoraphane. Broccoli prevents most common eye diseases such as AMD, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.
        

Oysters are known as Queens of zinc because they are the type of seafood that contains the highest amount of this iron which is great for eye health. Zinc is an essential component of many enzymes; without it, beta-carotene would not prevent night blindness and other adverse effects of vitamin A deficiency.

 

Eat well, see better![

Fresh fruit every day!

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