Eating For Eyesight

Nature supplies what you need for vision protection in the form of vitamins and nutrients.

When it comes to vision, ACE your eating. ACE stands for Vitamins A, C and E.

Vitamin A: Essential for preserving eyesight. Compounds are found in meat, chicken, fish, dairy, egg yolks, sweet potato, winter squash, kale, carrots, red peppers, mango and cantaloupe.

Vitamin C: Promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron. Good sources include citrus fruits and juices, red and green peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, and greens.

Vitamin E: Natural sources to get Vitamin E include, sunflower seeds, dry roasted hazelnuts, spinach, tomato, mango and kiwi fruit.

Eat produce in a variety of colors as an easy way to get these rich antioxidants.