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Cataract prevention: Lutein and zeaxanthin
A study conducted by researchers from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary found that eating vegetables high in the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin reduces your risk of macular degeneration by 43 percent.
For cataract prevention, take 15 – 20 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin daily.
You should also eat a lot of antioxidant-rich dark green vegetables. Spinach and kale especially offer high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, so eat up. These carotenoids are also found in romaine lettuce and collard greens.
Kale also contains vitamin C, vitamin E, and omega 3 fatty acids. So basically, what you need to do to keep your eyes healthy is eat a lot of kale, because it seems to contain almost every nutrient you need to keep your eyesight intact!
