As if we did not already have enough health issues to worry about that are caused by consuming too many products that contain white flour, sugar, and a variety of other types of processed grains, how about one more to add to those worries, and this one is concerning your vision!
Many of us are aware that as we age, one very common health problem that a large number of us will face is the onset of problems with our vision. A problem known as AMD, which is age-related macular degeneration, is responsible for being the leading cause of blindness in individuals of the age of 60 and older.
Well, it just so happens that studies are proving if you will either cut back, or cut out entirely the amount of processed carbohydrates that you consume, you can lower your chances of suffering vision problems from AMD.
Refined carbs have a high glycemic index which increases oxidative stress, blood-fat levels, and inflammation. Each one of these are linked to AMD.
Other than just replacing the bad carbohydrates with foods that are high in fiber, there are other steps that you can take to help lower your risk of eventually developing some of the common eye problems that so many suffer from by as much as 35%!
The nutrients in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, beta carotene or Vitamin A, and Zinc can also considerably help.
Recently, a study was performed on individuals of the age of 55 and older. Each of the people in this study that had the highest consumption of vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, and zinc showed significant signs of being less likely, compared to the others who had a low consumption, in developing AMD.
A variety of citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, mangos, and limes. A great place to find zinc would be fortified cereals, turkey, and chicken. Vitamin E is commonly found in peanuts, natural peanut butter, almonds, and of course supplements are also great in providing this vitamin.
Foods such as apricots, sweet potatoes, and peaches are perfect for providing beta-carotene. Foods such as green bell peppers, peas, and spinach contain lutein, which is a nutrient that is similar to beta-carotene, and is also very helpful.
Zeaxanthin, which is another nutrient that also like beta-carotene, can be found in foods such as orange bell peppers, tangerines, corn, and spinach.
It has never been a big secret that eating the right foods will significantly contribute to our ability of staying healthy. Continuous research that is constantly being performed can certainly attest to this fact!
Many of us are aware that as we age, one very common health problem that a large number of us will face is the onset of problems with our vision. A problem known as AMD, which is age-related macular degeneration, is responsible for being the leading cause of blindness in individuals of the age of 60 and older.
Well, it just so happens that studies are proving if you will either cut back, or cut out entirely the amount of processed carbohydrates that you consume, you can lower your chances of suffering vision problems from AMD.
Refined carbs have a high glycemic index which increases oxidative stress, blood-fat levels, and inflammation. Each one of these are linked to AMD.
Other than just replacing the bad carbohydrates with foods that are high in fiber, there are other steps that you can take to help lower your risk of eventually developing some of the common eye problems that so many suffer from by as much as 35%!
The nutrients in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, beta carotene or Vitamin A, and Zinc can also considerably help.
Recently, a study was performed on individuals of the age of 55 and older. Each of the people in this study that had the highest consumption of vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, and zinc showed significant signs of being less likely, compared to the others who had a low consumption, in developing AMD.
A variety of citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, mangos, and limes. A great place to find zinc would be fortified cereals, turkey, and chicken. Vitamin E is commonly found in peanuts, natural peanut butter, almonds, and of course supplements are also great in providing this vitamin.
Foods such as apricots, sweet potatoes, and peaches are perfect for providing beta-carotene. Foods such as green bell peppers, peas, and spinach contain lutein, which is a nutrient that is similar to beta-carotene, and is also very helpful.
Zeaxanthin, which is another nutrient that also like beta-carotene, can be found in foods such as orange bell peppers, tangerines, corn, and spinach.
It has never been a big secret that eating the right foods will significantly contribute to our ability of staying healthy. Continuous research that is constantly being performed can certainly attest to this fact!
