One of the conditions for keeping eyesight for a long time and supporting the function of the eyes is proper nutrition. A lot of products are known, which, with constant use, have a good effect on the person's vision and eye work.
Herbal products for improving eyesight.
The predominant part of all daily consumed food should be products of plant origin. Of all the fruits and vegetables known to us, one can distinguish those that are really capable of having an effective effect of improving vision.
•Carrot. Carrots contain vitamin A, beta-carotene, micronutrients such as calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, which improve the very function of vision, support growth and the formation of new cells. Use carrots best fresh, in the form of salads or juice. Beta-carotene and vitamin A are split when interacting with fats, so in salad you can add sour cream or vegetable oil, and in the juice - a little cream.
• Blueberries. Blueberries are rich in vitamins A, C, contain iron, manganese, selenium, zinc, which in the complex inhibit age-related visual impairment, improve the blood supply to the fiber of the eye, increase visual acuity. Berries of blueberries can be consumed in fresh, frozen form, in the form of jam, syrup. From dried berries you can prepare vitamin teas. You can even bury a solution of blueberry juice in the eye: two drops of boiled water on one drop of juice. Carry out a course of such treatment for a week in conjunction with gymnastics for the eyes. Bilberry removes inflammation, helps to restore vision by 30-40%, prevents from many eye diseases (glaucoma, cataracts).
• Apricots and dried apricots. Apricots and dried dried apricots are extremely useful for those who have vision problems in the evening (twilight vision). This fruit is rich in anti-oxidant beta-carotene, which helps in eliminating problems with night vision. Also, apricot contains vitamins A, C, E, B, P (biotin), phosphorus, fiber, which are necessary for strengthening the vessels of the eyes. Try to use apricots in their fresh form, if there is no possibility, then in the form of blanks (syrups, jams, dried) they retain their healing properties.
•Citrus. Fruits rich in vitamin C - grapefruits, oranges, tangerines, lemons help to improve eyesight, strengthen the blood vessels of the eyes, maintain normal blood circulation, thus contributing to a decrease in the development of many eye diseases. Use every morning a glass of freshly squeezed juice from these fruits, add lemon juice to salads and other ready-made meals.
•Beet. Beetroot is rich in vitamins of group B, C, E, U, zinc, sodium, phosphorus, manganese, iodine, contains folic acid. All these substances, especially zinc, help to improve visual acuity, relieve eye fatigue. Beets are useful for consuming both fresh and boiled, in the form of salads, additives to other dishes. Dishes with it should appear more often on your table. You can make fresh juice with a spoonful of lemon juice.
• Leafy vegetables. Fresh herbs of parsley, dill, coriander, celery, ordinary leafy cabbage, spinach contain a large amount of lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants help protect the retina from age-related destruction, prevent the development of cataracts, regulate intraocular pressure. A number of elements have cleaning properties. The calcium in the parsley, phosphorus, potassium and vitamins help with the defeat of the optic nerve, help it to recover better.
• Do not forget to add fresh herbs to soups and salads, squeeze and add to other vegetable juices. Residents of the Caucasian region have, as a rule, excellent vision to old age. And all because fresh greens on their table all year round!.
From the leaves of spinach, prepare salads and add spinach to other dishes. Microelements contained in it, will help protect your eyes from premature aging, will prevent retinal dystrophy of the eye.
No less important products for improving eyesight are black chocolate, legumes (especially beans), nuts and seeds, honey.
Products of animal origin for improving vision.
To improve and restore vision, we need other useful substances contained in other non-vegetable products. So, what products are useful for vision.
•Sea fish. To prevent and slow the development of eye diseases are very important fatty acids. These substances carry out structural support of cell membranes. The best source of these essential fatty acids is marine fish. Most of them are contained in salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, cod, herring. And due to the protein that is contained in sea fish, the work of the eye muscles is strengthened and the activity of the blood vessels improves. With eye diseases, once a year, it is worth taking a fish oil course.
•Chicken eggs. In addition to useful protein and vitamins, eggs contain lutein, which protects the optic nerve and prevents cataract formation. It is best to eat eggs in boiled form.
•Beef. Beef meat, in addition to the protein required by the body, contains vitamins B, A, C, PP, microelements - important for the eyes of zinc, potassium, calcium. Beef improves hematopoietic system, increases visual acuity. Also contains selenium, because of the lack of which there is a cataract, there comes the age-related degeneration of the retina of the eye, which is no longer treated. Beef is good for boiling, very useful beef tongue.
• Sour milk products and milk. These products (kefir, fermented milk, yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese) contain vitamin D, B2, calcium. They help to see better in the dark and, most importantly, to perceive colors more vividly.
Protect the retina from ultraviolet radiation, from the clouding of the lens of the eye (cataracts).
If your vision starts to deteriorate, do not get upset, but rather learn to help your eyes. For example, accustom yourself to relax the eye muscles, take a quieter look at life, include in your diet blueberries, fish and other products useful for sight. Drink broths from medicinal herbs and make lotions from them. It will all necessarily do its good work and your vision will recover and improve.
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