Is eating carrots really good for the eyes, or do moms just say that to inflict the vegetable on their kids? Well, one average-sized carrot contains twice the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin A, which happens to be very good for your eyes. If you don't like carrots, don't worry ? lots of yummy (and some not so yummy) foods contain vitamin A and other nutrients your eyes need.
Click on link to get more information on how Vitamin A affects your eyes. VITAMIN A
Vitamin A isn't the only antioxidant your eyes need Another vision superhero is vitamin C.
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VITAMIN C
The other key antioxidant vitamin that your eyes require is vitamin E. Click on link to get more information:
VITAMIN E
Essential Fatty Acids
Many people find it difficult to believe that fat can be essential to your health, but it's true. Click on link to get more information: FATTY ACIDS
In a Nutshell
That's certainly a lot of information to remember. It's far easier to just make sure you eat the following:
- plenty of green, leafy vegetables
- fish (twice a week)
- some nuts
- some yellow or orange fruits and vegetables
