Comments on: Proof That I’m a Bit Cracked http://blissfullydomestic.com/food-bliss/kitchen-tips-food-bliss/proof-that-im-a-bit-cracked/28640/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:46:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Michael Edson, MS, L.Ac. http://blissfullydomestic.com/food-bliss/kitchen-tips-food-bliss/proof-that-im-a-bit-cracked/28640/#comment-18424 Michael Edson, MS, L.Ac. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:59:58 +0000 http://blissfullydomestic.com/?p=28640#comment-18424 Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two carotenoids found in both the retina and lens of the eyes that act as both powerful antioxidants, as well as like a having pair of "internal sunglasses" as they help filter UVA/UVB and blue light. One or both of these nutrients can be found in such foods as green, leafy vegetables, orange and yellow peppers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, corn and eggs. A number of peer review research studies have shown that supplementing with lutein and zeaxanthin can significantly reduce the changes of getting macular degeneration. Taking fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) daily is also proving invaluable in helping prevent the onset of Macular Degeneration. These nutrients are also essential to take for those with macular degeneration in helping preserve vision as has been shown on the recent AREDS2 study. For more related research studies, see the "Research" section at <a href="http://www.naturaleyecare.com" rel="nofollow">Natural Eye Care for Macular Degeneration</a> Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two carotenoids found in both the retina and lens of the eyes that act as both powerful antioxidants, as well as like a having pair of “internal sunglasses” as they help filter UVA/UVB and blue light.

One or both of these nutrients can be found in such foods as green, leafy vegetables, orange and yellow peppers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, corn and eggs.

A number of peer review research studies have shown that supplementing with lutein and zeaxanthin can significantly reduce the changes of getting macular degeneration. Taking fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) daily is also proving invaluable in helping prevent the onset of Macular Degeneration. These nutrients are also essential to take for those with macular degeneration in helping preserve vision as has been shown on the recent AREDS2 study.

For more related research studies, see the “Research” section at Natural Eye Care for Macular Degeneration

]]> By: Michelle Smiles http://blissfullydomestic.com/food-bliss/kitchen-tips-food-bliss/proof-that-im-a-bit-cracked/28640/#comment-18382 Michelle Smiles Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:13:06 +0000 http://blissfullydomestic.com/?p=28640#comment-18382 Very cool. Although I can't peel hard boiled eggs unless they aren't so fresh - but I might just be a moron. Now I am craving egg salad. Very cool.
Although I can’t peel hard boiled eggs unless they aren’t so fresh – but I might just be a moron. Now I am craving egg salad.

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