Top foods for healthy eyes

 We all know that with increasing age, our eyesight tends to diminish. However, a healthy lifestyle can reduce the chances of eye issues significantly. Almost 25% of the age-related eye issues may reduce if people intake certain nutrients in their diet, such as zinc, copper, vitamin C, beta carotene, omega-3 fatty acids (including DHA), vitamin E, etc.



Now, let's discuss ten food items that can boost your eye health:


1- Green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, collards: Rich source of vitamin C, zeaxanthin, lutein.

2- Eggs and Chicken: Rich source of zinc, vitamin C, and E.  

3- Water: Prevents dehydration and treats uncomfortable dry eyes.

4- Citrus fruits: Rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants.

5- Fish: Fishes like salmon, tuna, and trout are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. 

6- Nuts and seeds: Rich source of Vitamin E and omega-3 acids.

7- Raw red bell peppers: Rich source of Vitamin A, C and E.

8- Beans and Legumes: Rich source of zinc.

9- Sweet potatoes, carrots, oranges, mangoes, apricots etc. - Rich source of  Vitamin A, C and beta carotene.

10- Dark chocolates: Rich source of cocoa flavanols that improves eyesight.


Try to include these foods into your daily diet to boost your eye health and also go for routinely eye checkups at the best eye hospital in Dehradun. 

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