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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com Guide to Nutrition since 2004

Fruits and Vegetables for Healthy Eyes

Friday September 21, 2007
healthy visionThere are very few good reasons for not eating lots of fruits and vegetables. Actually, I can't really think of any good reasons to not eat them. There is a long list of the health benefits you will experience if you eat fruits and vegetables every day.

One of those benefits is healthy vision. The antioxidants called lutein and zeaxanthin found in many fruits and vegetables will decrease your risk of suffering from the age-related eye diseases macular degeneration and cataracts.

Learn how to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet every day.

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October 21, 2007 at 5:22 pm
(1) Randy Powell says:

I believe very strongly in a diet of 50-75% alkaline foods daily. Eating this many veggies and fruits everyday will only help toward a life of optimal health and normal weight.

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