A recent survey commissioned by Transitions Optical revealed that 43% of people are unaware that poor nutrition can be harmful to the eyes.* Many of us are failing to preserve our healthy sight simply by not eating enough of the right foods. Overlooking foods rich in vital vitamins and antioxidants can lead to an increased risk of developing macular degeneration, cataracts and a reduction in good vision.
Vitamins play a vital role in protecting the retina. And the combination of A, C and E packs a real punch.
>> The crystalline lens is full of vitamin C, which helps prevent the clouding effect that causes cataracts.
>> Vitamins A and E also safeguard the eyes against cataracts as well as helping to prevent Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
>> Vitamin E helps to prevent myopia (short sightedness).
You can find vitamin A in cheese, eggs, oily fish and milk. Vitamin C is present in a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, e.g. peppers, broccoli, oranges and kiwi fruit. Good sources of vitamin E include various plant oils such as soya, corn and olive oil as well as nuts and seeds and wheatgerm (found in cereals and cereal products).
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French chef Maxime Ogus created the following recipes especially for Transitions Optical and tailored each one to include nutrients recommended to help maintain healthy sight. Maxime Ogus graduated from the prestigious Ecole Hôtelière Jean Drouant in Paris, France's #1 restaurant cooking and management school.
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