One day Frank Yan had lunch with a friend who serves as a nutritionist in the Sacramento area. It intrigued Frank that he learned that spinach and kale could protect your vision. What…. is this right? Frank didn’t question his friend while he was enjoying his sandwich at the Nugget located in Elk grove, a minutes away from Sacramento. Frank was told that leafy greens and other vegetables could help prevent age-related vision loss.
After Frank’s lunch, Frank decided to research what he heard. What Frank found out was that it was true. A variety of fruits and vegetables can keep your sight from deteriorating as you get older. A nutrient-rich diet that’s chock-full of produce can help prevent age-related eye conditions and vision loss. It’s the dark, leafy greens like spinach, collard greens and kale are the key performers of protecting your vision. These green plant like vegetables contain the chemicals lutein and zeaxanthin, which ward off damage to the retinas and may reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. Other nutrients important for eye health include vitamin C, found in oranges, lemons and broccoli; vitamin E, found in wheat germ, sunflower seeds and almonds; beta-carotene, in sweet potatoes, carrots and kale; and zinc, in wheat germ, pumpkin seeds and clams.
Frank doesn’t wear any prescription eyewear and carries perfect vision. But by learning about the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables, Frank Yan continues to purchase more of these important plants at his local Nugget, Fresh and Easy, Trader Joes, and, Sprouts at his local Sacramento supermarkets.
