An important condition for maintaining vision and maintaining eye functions is proper nutrition. There is a sufficient number of products, the regular use of which, has a great effect on the state of a person's vision.
The main part of the daily diet should be plant-based foods.
Carrots are very useful, they are rich in vitamin A, beta-carotene, necessary for maintaining eye health, as well as iodine, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, which directly improve the function of vision and support the growth and formation of new cells. It is desirable to consume it fresh, making salads or juice from this vegetable.
Vitamin A and beta-carotene, interacting with fats, are much easier to break down, so it is useful to season salads with sour cream or vegetable oil, and add a small amount of cream to drinks.
Blueberries also contain a huge amount of vitamin A, iron, selenium, manganese, zinc, which, in combination, slow down age-related visual impairment, improve blood supply to the eye tissue, and increase visual acuity. Berries are beneficial both fresh, frozen, or cooked. Vitamin teas can be made from dried fruits, and preserves, jams and compotes can be made from fresh fruits. It is very effective to instill a blueberry solution into the eyes, consisting of a couple of drops of boiled water and one drop of berry juice. Such a course of treatment, combined with eye gymnastics and carried out for a week, will help relieve inflammation and restore vision by 30-40%, as well as prevent the development of various eye diseases, for example, glaucoma and cataracts.
Apricots and dried apricots are indispensable for those who see poorly in the evening. This fruit contains a lot of the antioxidant beta-carotene, which can help reduce night vision problems. In addition, the fruit is rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, P, fiber and phosphorus, which are very useful for strengthening the eye vessels. Eat fresh apricots or in the form of syrups, preserves, and jams.
Fruits, which contain a large amount of vitamin C, such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, tangerines, improve vision, make the blood vessels of the eyes stronger, normalize blood circulation, helping to reduce the risk of developing many eye diseases. Eat a glass of freshly made citrus juice for breakfast daily. It is also helpful to add lemon juice to salads and other dishes.
Beets are rich in vitamins B, E, C, U, as well as sodium, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, iodine, folic acid. All these substances improve visual acuity, relieve eye fatigue. The vegetable is useful both fresh and boiled.
Fresh greens of dill, parsley, celery, cilantro, as well as collard greens and spinach, due to the content of a large amount of zeaxanthin and lutein, protect the retina from age-related damage, prevent the appearance of cataracts and normalize intraocular pressure. The elements that make up spinach prevent premature eye aging and retinal degeneration. Add herbs to soups, salads, juice from it can be added to any other vegetable drinks.
Dark chocolate, nuts, seeds, honey and legumes are very important in the vision improvement program.
To improve and restore vision, you need to include other healthy foods in your menu. For example, fatty acids play a very important role in preventing and slowing down the development of eye diseases. They support cell membranes at a structural level. The main source of fatty acids is marine fish. These are salmon, mackerel, sardine, tuna, herring and cod. Thanks to the protein in their composition, the eye muscles are strengthened and the activity of the blood vessels is improved.
With eye ailments, it is useful to undergo a course of treatment with fish oil once a year.
In addition to valuable vitamins and protein, chicken eggs contain lutein, which protects the optic nerve and prevents the development of cataracts.
Beef contains protein, vitamins B, C, A, PP and trace elements necessary to maintain normal vision, for example, potassium, calcium, zinc. Beef meat improves the activity of the hematopoietic system and improves visual acuity. It also contains selenium, the lack of which leads to the appearance of cataracts and age-related degeneration of the retina of the eye, which is not undergoing treatment.
Milk and fermented milk products (kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, fermented baked milk) are rich in vitamin D, B2, calcium. They improve vision in the dark and contribute to brighter color perception. In addition, they protect the retina from ultraviolet radiation and lens opacity.
