| Cataracts have become one of the most | | | | in preventing cataracts. Antioxidants can be found |
| significant causes of blindness, so that a large | | | | in foods such as fruits and colorful or dark green |
| number of studies and researches are focusing on | | | | vegetables. These vegetables also contain folic |
| the way to prevent cataracts or slow down their | | | | acid and calcium, which may also reduce the risk |
| progression. Herbs have been proven to be | | | | of cataracts. |
| effective in decreasing the risk of cataracts in | | | | In this consideration, experts recommend a |
| mice, but relative researches in human body are | | | | healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables and |
| rare. You should be cautious about taking herbs as | | | | whole grains. Fish are rich in omega-3 essential |
| a medicinal remedy. Many more studies are now | | | | fatty acids, which may be also effective. An |
| underway about the influence of a healthy diet on | | | | exactly healthy diet should contain nine servings |
| cataracts prevention. Antioxidants and certain | | | | of fruits and vegetables, three serving of 100% |
| vitamins are considered possibly effective to | | | | whole grains every day and two servings of fish |
| decrease cataracts and slow their advancement. | | | | every week. And the daily calories consumption |
| Exposure to pollution, chemicals, smoking, radiation | | | | should not exceed the basic need to maintain a |
| exposure and unhealthy foods can cause free | | | | healthy weight. |
| radicals, which in turn lead to oxidation in human | | | | People still have different opinions about the |
| body including eyes. Free radicals in the body have | | | | sources of those nutrients, antioxidants and |
| unpaired electrons so that they stole an electron | | | | phytochemicals. In the market, dietary |
| from another molecule. This unpaired molecule in | | | | supplements are available in many forms. While |
| turn tries to get an electron from another | | | | some experts insist on a healthy diet, others |
| molecule. In this way, many healthy cells of | | | | argue that dietary supplements are helpful addition |
| organs and other tissues will be damaged. This | | | | to even a healthy diet. |
| process is named oxidation, which damages | | | | A healthy diet should avoid unhealthy foods such |
| proteins and fats in the eye's lens and causes | | | | as fried foods, processed foods, sugary foods, |
| cataracts. | | | | and foods rich in sodium. High consumption of salt |
| Be clear of the principle of oxidation, nutrient | | | | and sugary may increase the risk of cataracts. |
| experts recommend antioxidants including some | | | | Extra soft drinks, desserts, greasy snack foods |
| vitamins and phytochemicals to reduce oxidation | | | | and fast foods should also be reduced or stopped. |
| formation so that cataracts can be avoided. | | | | Just enjoy delicious fruits, vegetables and fresh |
| Studies have showed that antioxidants such as | | | | fish. |
| vitamin C, A and E and lutein have potential effect | | | | |