It is no wonder that they are called the window to a person’s soul, because a ‘healthy you’ will be reflected in your sparkling eyes. So how does one keep their eyes healthy?
You have probably heard that carrots and other bright-coloured fruits and vegetables promote eye health and protect vision, and it is indeed true: Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that gives these foods their orange/ red hue, helps the retina and other parts of the eye to function smoothly.
Not only Betacarotene, but several other vitamins and minerals are also essential for healthy eyes. Specific antioxidants can have additional benefits as well; for example, Vitamin A protects against blindness, and Vitamin C may play a role in preventing or alleviating glaucoma. There are few vitamins, minerals and other nutrients which are essential for good vision and may protect your eyes from various issues.
DEEPIKA RATHOD
Chief Nutrition Officer, Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems. The writer is a clinical
nutritionist with a focus on healthy lifestyle choices.