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Best & Worst Foods for Optimal Sight

Guest : Robert Abel Jr., MD
From the Show: The Wizard of Eyes
Summary: Are carrots really the best food for eye health, per the old wive's tale?
Air Date: 10/12/15
Duration: 10
Host: Robert Abel, Jr., MD
Best & Worst Foods for Optimal Sight
The health of your eyes depends on the health of your whole body. This includes the nutritional aspect of whole-body health. 

What are some of the top foods for optimal eye health? And, which foods should you stay away from?

The Wizard of Eyes host, Dr. Robert Abel, discusses the foods you should be eating (and those you should be avoiding) for your best eye health.

Top Foods for Eye Health
  • Cold-water fish
  • Spinach, kale and other green leafy vegetables
  • Eggs
  • Garlic, onions, garlic and shallots
  • Legumes
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Nuts
  • Virgin olive oil
  • Filtered water

Top Nutritional Detriments to Eye Health
  • Sugar
  • Processed flour
  • Dairy
  • Artificial sweeteners
  • Alcohol in excess