Eye Opener
In these days of computers, VDUs, and TV, it has never been more important to protect the eyes. The most common cause of poor sight and blindness in elderly people is age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. The latest evidence shows that this disease tends to coincide with a low intake of specific carotenoids. People who consistently eat foods containing these protective substances are at much lower risk of getting AMD.
Serves 2
4 unpeeled carrots; unless organic, remove top and bottom
1 bunch of watercress
2 kale leaves
1 handful of spinach leaves
1 small handful of parsley, with stems
1 Wash all the ingredients and put them through a juicer.
2 Stir well before serving.
Vital statistics and low carb low-down
The perfect breakfast if you’re off to the office, college or school to spend a day in front of a computer screen.This low-carb drink is super-rich
In vitamin A, betacarotene, and other essential carotenoids. Contains vitamins C and E, folic acid, and iron.The old wives’ tale that carrots help you see in the dark is true. Betacarotene is essential for proper night vision, and other carotenoids, such as lutein and xeaxanthine in spinach and kale, also protect against age-related macular degeneration. This is a juice to drink regularly for long-term eye health and protection.
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Posted by dodo in Low Carbohydrate Diet | 6 Comments »
December 28th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
As people continue to live longer, the incidence of eye disease such as macular degeneration is on the rise. These types of debilitating eye diseases rob people of vision, and can result in individuals losing their independence.
It is believed that the visual system requires up to 25% of the nutrients we take into our bodies in order to stay healthy. Impaired circulation and/or poor absorption of nutrients can significantly contribute to eye disease.
There is a great deal of peer review research now showing the vision can be preserved through a proper diet and specific nutritional supplementation.
Essential nutrients include lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, taurine, gingko biloba, lycopene, vitamin A, E, zinc, copper, selenium for example, that can help both prevent the onset of eye disease such as macular degeneration as well as help preserve vision for those with macular degeneration.
A number of these nutrients can be found in such foods as green, leafy vegetables, orange and yellow peppers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, corn and eggs.
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