Fruits & Veggies and How They Impact Vision

When you were growing up, how often did you hear your mother tell you, "Eat your fruits and veggies! You want to be able to see, don't you?" As it turns out, your mother knew what she was talking about. Your mother's motivation might have been to get a stubborn kid to eat what was on his plate, but in the years since, science has discovered that eating your fruits and vegetables is one of the best things for your eye health as well. That's why at Maple Ridge Eye Care we are educating people about the importance of eating lots of fruits and vegetables and the impact these have on eye health.

Maintaining Your Eye Health

Wearing sunglasses when you're outdoors and limiting computer screen time are both good for your vision, but so is including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. In particular, certain fruits and vegetables contain high levels of antioxidants, which, among other benefits, work to support healthy eyes and prevent vision problems.

You don't have to be an eye doctor to make sure you eat right and as a result, have healthy eyes. All you need to do is to make sure you eat meals that have lots of colorful vegetables in them. Lots of colors in your meals helps to assure you that you are receiving the greatest nutritional benefits from your food. When you are putting food on your plate, try to aim for half of your plate filled with vegetables and the other half with proteins and grains. This is the easy way to make sure you have the best eye health.

Visit Maple Ridge Eye Care to Secure Your Vision

If you don't want to miss a single thing when it comes to good eye health, visit Maple Ridge Eye Care to make sure that your eyes are getting the greatest benefit from good optometry care. We ensure you are getting the best eye care possible, but also discuss diet and nutrition to make sure you are also protecting your eyes through your diet. What you eat can make a difference in how you see. Call 604-670-4434 to make your appointment today!