Forget carrots: This food is best for your eyes, says doctor
Photo: Doctor named a product effective for supporting eye health (Freepik)
Since childhood, we’ve been told that carrots help us see better. However, a nutritionist has named a food that is far more effective for supporting eye health, the Daily Mail reports.
The carrot and eye myth
Carrots are indeed healthy: they are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. This vitamin is important for good vision and helps prevent age-related conditions like macular degeneration.
However, according to a new report by dietitian Emma Derbyshire, there is another food that provides significantly more benefits for the eyes.
"Everyone can benefit from eating a diet rich in eye-boosting foods, and in particular, people with a family history of poor eye health, or if you are exposed to a lot of sunlight, as UV rays can damage the eyes. You also need to be mindful of your eyes if you spend a long time looking at screens for work or just while you're relaxing," the doctor says.
The number one food for eye health
Instead of carrots, Dr. Derbyshire recommends eating two servings of fish per week, one of which should be fatty.
Fatty fish is packed with omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)—an essential fatty acid necessary for sharp vision.
“The cell membranes of the retina contain particularly high levels of DHA, it's vital for lubrication and keeping the eyes moist. If you're low in it, a sign could be that you're suffering from dry eyes, or even dry skin," the nutritionist explains.
Which fish to choose?
The list of healthy fatty fish includes:
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Mackerel
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Sardines
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Herring
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Salmon
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Trout
An important note about tuna: fresh tuna steak is considered a fatty fish, but canned tuna is not. The canning process significantly reduces the beneficial oils, so it is not classified as fatty fish.
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