An Eye on Healthy Recipes
There are many bodies of evidence that show consuming higher levels of fruits and vegetables may help protect against eye related problems and aging. One of the most important and well-known eye related substances is beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is converted in the body to vitamin A which is essential for eye health. Foods rich in beta-carotene include carrots, spinach, kale, broccoli, tomatoes, mangoes and most other orange, yellow and dark green fruits and vegetables. Other helpful foods include grapes and citrus fruits which can help provide hydration for dry eyes. Incorporating flaxseeds will help increase omega-3 fatty acids which helps to regulate fluid retention and flow in our bodies, preventing dry eye and normalizing eye pressure.
Recipes:
Below are a few smoothie recipes that help to incorporate each of these different components, packing essential vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids into one glass at a time.
Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie
- 2/3 cup spinach
- 2/3 cup kale
- 1 cup water
- 1 banana
- 5 frozen strawberries
Blend together and enjoy!
Blueberry Peach Smoothie with Flaxseeds
- ¾ cup blueberries
- ½ cup almond milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1 cup frozen peaches
Blend until pureed and smooth, stirring if needed.
Mango Green Smoothie
- 1 ½ cups frozen mango pieces
- 1 ripe banana, cut into chunks
- 1 cup spinach
- ¾ almond milk
Place ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
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