Wonder foods for your eyes....!!

Beans: Beans ranging from kidney beans to chick peas and lentils are a great source of zinc. Zinc releases Vitamin A to your diet. Deficiency in Zinc leads deterioration of acula, in retina. Zinc is also present in beef and poultry.

Broccoli is important in keeping heart and cancer disease away from you but it is equally important for eyes.It has nutrients which reduce the problems related to muscular degeneration and loss of vision.

Eggs are an important source of zinc, lutein,

B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin A and cysteine which helps in protecting your eyes from various diseases.

Wheat germ: Being a big source of Vitamin E, Wheat Germ decreases the development of cataract and muscular degeneration. Almonds, hazelnut and sunflower seeds are also a great source of Vitamin E which helps in keeping your eyes healthy.

Carrots are actually good for your eyes. Rich in beta-carotene, that protects the eye and reduces the risk of cataracts, carrots can easily be included in your diet in the form of salads or stir-fried veggies.

Turkey: A healthier option than red meat, it turns out that turkey is effective in warding off cataract. Loaded with zinc and vitamin B, this meat is a terrific food for your eyes. It tastes best in burgers and salads and is quite versatile. Don’t shy away from experimenting.

Spinach: Along with carrots, spinach is 

Probably the other food that pops in your mind, 

when you think of foods that help to maintain eye health.

Cherries: Cherries contain antioxidants that can prevent eye problems that lead to blindness. They are also rich in bio-flavonoids that strengthen the blood vessels that carry oxygen to the eyes and brain. Cherries also contain calcium, potassium, fiber and iron and Vitamins A, B, C and E. 

Almonds are rich in Vitamin E that help prevent cataract and improves vision.

Strawberries are rich source of Vitamin E. Studies reveal that person whose diet is rich in Vitamin E is three times less likely to develop muscular degeneration that is the main cause of poor eyesight in the elderly.