A healthy diet isn’t only important to have a healthy body; what you eat also affects your vision. These articles delve into the eye health benefits and risks of our daily diets. From the foods highest in vision improving nutrients, minerals, and vitamins, to the eyesight-hindering highly processed foods that are so convenient, we talk about what you should and shouldn’t consume if you want to keep your eyes and vision healthy.
You are what you eat, as the old saying goes. You probably grew up being told to take your vitamins every morning because they were good for you. But, once you take them, how do you know what they’re really doing? Whatever your experience with supplements is, at this point, an eye vitamin or supplement should […]
Wine anyone? For once, one of our bad habits may actually benefit our eyes. Red wine, taken in moderation, contains quercetin, which is a strong antioxidant. You don’t drink? Apples, grapes, cherries, oranges, and onions also contain quercetin. Macular degeneration can be prevented or slowed by this extraordinary antioxidant. Consider adding a glass of red […]
It’s no secret that what you do to take care of your body now will pay dividends for how your body feels later. Eating right and exercising in your 20s, for example, will set you up to have healthy muscles and joints later in life. Well, the same goes for your eyes! You know that […]
It’s no secret that fruit and vegetables are good for you because of their many beneficial nutrients. But did you know that produce that is locally grown is even better for you than what you may typically find in the supermarket? Not just better for your overall health, but a local diet even has major […]
We’re always looking for new ways to boost our eye health and watching out for lifestyle habits that can impact our vision. And when a new study emerges that proves one of our “bad habits” is actually good for us, then that’s cause for celebration! By now, most of us have heard that the occasional […]
In recent years, obesity has been a huge problem for many developed nations. The world’s obesity rate has tripled since 1975, which is definitely sobering. As the years go by, obesity rates seem to keep climbing. At the same time, the amount of obesity-related diseases, like heart disease, also increases. While it is clear there […]
Omega fatty acids are all the rage in the health sphere. They are known to help with joint health, hair, skin, and nails, and even brain function. But what about your eyes? Just how do Omega fatty acids benefit your eye health? As we’ve discussed before, there is such a thing as good fat, and one perfect […]
It’s no secret that we spend more time in the dark these days. Especially if you live in the north, it’s much more difficult to leave work before the sun sets. As winter deepens, we all start turning our porch lights on earlier. However, even that extra bit of artificial light may not be enough […]
With the New Year comes many resolutions regarding health. Some people resolve to exercise more at the start of the year, leading to record gym attendance, while others vow to start a new diet or sleep more. If your list of resolutions includes benefitting your eye health (and it definitely should!), consider trying these six […]
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, making changes for your health is often at the top of the list. For many of us, that means adding a vitamin to our daily regimen. At Rebuild Your Vision, we are always advocating that you take vitamins for your eye health. But why? How do eye vitamins […]
