These foods will help improve your eyesight

Eye health is an important aspect of overall body health and there are some dietary habits that you can inculcate in your lifestyle to ensure that your eyes remain healthy and safe from chronic eye conditions. These could include cataracts, glaucoma and poor night vision.

Here’s a list of foods that could help improve your eyesight:

Fish like salmon, is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and could be great for the eyes. These ‘healthy fats’ are needed for vision development and retina health. They even help prevent dry eyes. If you’re a vegetarian, add nuts like walnuts and almonds, and chia or flaxseeds to your diet.

To improve night vision and prevent the onset of cataract, include foods rich in vitamin A and Zinc in your diet. Dairy is a good source of both. Yogurt and milk are easy to make a part of your daily diet.

Eat your greens! Dark leafy greens and vegetables like spinach and kale contain two of the most essential antioxidants needed for healthy eyes, known as zeaxanthin and lutein. These antioxidants are stored in the Macula, which protects the eyes from damaging light. Eat at least three servings of greens per week to see a real difference.

There could definitely be some truth behind the age-old adage that rabbits never wear glasses and it’s because they’re always munching on carrots. Rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into Vitamin A by the body, carrots could promote healthy vision. Eat them raw as a snack or make some carrot soup!