New research indicates that leafy greens may be even healthier than we thought. While veggies like spinach, kale and collard greens may not be able to cure glaucoma, eating them regularly may help protect you against ever developing the most common form of the disease, known as primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). Researchers at Brigham … Continue reading Leafy Greens, Every Day, May Keep Glaucoma Away
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Good Nutrition Important For Eye Health As You Age
Poor vision has many causes and treatments, and as you grow older, you will likely experience some type of vision loss or reduction in visual performance. For older adults, bright lights, glare while driving at night and even blindness can dramatically affect quality of life, but the treatment isn't just glasses or a stronger prescription … Continue reading Good Nutrition Important For Eye Health As You Age
Column Connects Benefits Of Food To Body Parts
The Washington Post (9/14, Huget) in its "Eat, Drink & Be Healthy" column lists some foods and health benefits according to body parts. Egg yolks and yellow corn aid the eyes because "carotenoids that give fruits and vegetables their color, may help ward off age-related macular degeneration." The article mentions foods that benefit the brain (salmon, tuna, … Continue reading Column Connects Benefits Of Food To Body Parts
Diet Rich In Nuts, Soy May Help Reduce LDL Cholesterol
USA Today (8/24, Hellmich) reports that while "nutrition experts have known for years that some foods, such as oatmeal, nuts and soy products, lower cholesterol," but new research "shows that a diet with several of these foods can decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol significantly." The Wall Street Journal (8/24, Wang, Subscription Publication) reports that the study , published in the Journal … Continue reading Diet Rich In Nuts, Soy May Help Reduce LDL Cholesterol
The Importance of Phytochemicals in Your Diet
Phytochemicals, are naturally found in plants and are responsible for providing color, flavor, and aroma to fruits and vegetables. They are biologically active and function to protect plants against invasion, disease, and infection. Studies have shown that high intakes of fruits and vegetables are correlated with lower risks of chronic disease and obesity, partly because of these phytochemicals, … Continue reading The Importance of Phytochemicals in Your Diet