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\u201cNutrition for healthy eyes\u201d<\/em><\/h1>\n

Healthy eyes are happy eyes and it is the window to the world!<\/p>\n

Just because your eyesight is fine and your eyes look great, it doesn\u2019t mean that your eyes are healthy. Unlike any other part of your body, even your eyes require certain nutrients to function properly. Contributing to healthy eyes, good nutrition fuels your body. It plays a vital role in healthy vision. While some eye conditions are genetic, some are the outcome of damage caused by infections or diseases and some are due to accidents or prolonged UV exposure. Irrespective of the disorder, it is a must to take healthy nutrients that will help in healthy eyes and vision.<\/p>\n

As far as ranking fruits and veggies for good eyes is concerned, carrots are the very first produce that comes to mind, however, there are other foods you can add to your diet to support healthy vision.<\/p>\n

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Greens are a healthy addition to your diet. Helping in providing better vision they are packed with antioxidants. Following are some of the antioxidant rich food listed associated with eye health<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Foods Rich in Antioxi dants for Eye Health<\/strong><\/td>\nAntioxidants Related to Eye Health<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eggs, kale, spinach, turnip greens, collard greens,
\nromaine lettuce, broccoli, zucchini, corn, garden
\npeas and Brussels sprouts.<\/em><\/td>\n		Lutein & Zeaxanthin<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Red berries, kiwi, red and green bell peppers,
\ntomatoes, broccoli, spinach, and juices made from
\nguava, grapefruit, and orange.<\/em><\/td>\n		Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vegetable oils, nuts, green leafy vegetables,
\nsweet potatoes, avocados, wheat germ,
\nand whole grains.<\/em><\/td>\n		Vitamin E<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, eggs,
\nand green leafy vegetables.<\/em><\/td>\n		Vitamin A & Beta Carotene<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salmon, sardines, flax seeds, soybeans,
\nand walnuts.<\/em><\/td>\n		Essential Fatty Acids<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Red meat, poultry, oysters and other seafood,
\nnuts, dried beans, soy foods, milk and other
\ndairy products, whole grains, and
\nfortified breakfast cereals.<\/em><\/td>\n		Zinc<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Taking the following steps to protect your eyes:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n