lutein, the eye procector.

in miu •  6 years ago 

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The Antioxidant That Protects Your Eyes and also skin
--->>LUTEIN, nicknamed “The Eye Vitamin,” is a type of carotenoid antioxidant that is most well-known for protecting eye health. Ask yourself this question: How many colors are in your favorite foods? The answer will tell you how much LUTEIN you’re getting. Just like many other types of antioxidants, LUTEIN is found in brightly colored foods like fruits and vegetables. Especially leafy greens and types that are deep orange or yellow.

According to the American Macular Degeneration Association, the following foods are the best natural sources of lutein (not to mention many other valuable antioxidants, vitamins and minerals too!....

  1. Kale
    1 cup raw: 22 milligrams
  2. Turnip Greens
    1/2 cup cooked: 9 milligrams
  3. Collard Greens
    1/2 cup cooked: 8.7 milligrams
  4. Spinach
    1 cup raw: 6.7 milligrams
  5. Broccoli
    1 cup cooked: 3.3 milligrams
  6. Brussels Sprouts
    1 cup cooked: 2 milligrams
  7. Corn
    1 cup cooked: 1.4 milligrams
  8. Green Beans
    1 cup: 0.8 milligrams
  9. Eggs
    2 whole: 0.3 milligrams
  10. Orange
    1 medium: 0.2 milligrams
  11. Papaya
    1 medium: 0.2 milligrams
    and more information please consult nearest doctor to get best advice.
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