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11 Best Fruits for Healthy Eyes

Eyes are amazing as it helps us to see the outside world.Eating fruits and vegetables keeps our eyes healthy.Naturally, fruits and vegetables are packed with many vitamins and minerals which is required for our over all good health.

Eating right amount of fruits and vegetables in our daily diet reduces the risk of night blindness,age related macular degenerationcataracts and other eye diseases.

Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A(and beta carotene) are dietary antioxidants.These antioxidants protects our body against diseases,keeps our cells and tissues healthy,strengthens blood vessels and boost our immune system.

Beta carotene and vitamin A protects the eyes against dry eyes,night blindness,strengthens retina.

Citrus fruits are good source of vitamin C.They contain 
flavonoids which protects eyes from cataract and macular degeneration. eg: grapes,cherries,oranges




Lutein & Zeaxanthin are antioxidants which protect the eyes from damage, reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.This compound is found in oranges.



Omega-3 fatty acids is beneficial  for eye health.It is found in fruits like grapes,strawberries and guava.Reduces the risk of dry eyes,macular degeneration and in infants it helps in vision development.

Vitamin E together with Vitamin C and A prevents the progression of macular degeneration.


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List of fruits which are more beneficial for eye health.



CLICK on the links to know more about their health benefits.


1.Strawberries

2.Apricot


3.Kiwi


4.Grapes


5.Guava 


6.Orange  


7.Avocado

8.Papaya


9.Mango


10.Peaches


11.Cantaloupe


These fruits are good for eye health.

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