whiterose
08-23-2004, 01:52 PM
In a recent study, people over the age of 50 who ate at least 3 servings of fruit per day were less likely to develop macular degeneration than those who consumed less than 1.5 servings per day. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness. Get your fruit on the go with handy snacks such as apples, oranges, and bananas.
Other fruits that may protect your vision include grapes, mangoes, apricots, pears, melons, citrus, and berries. In addition to protecting your vision, fruit contains fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that combat aging. Researchers conducting the study monitored particpants' daily intake of fruit, vegetables, antioxidant vitamins, and carotenoids. While all are part of a healthy diet, fruit consumption was the only dietary factor linked to reduced rates of macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older adults. The people who consumed at least 3 servings of fruit per day over a 12 to 18 year period lowered their risk of developing macular degeneration by more than 30 percent. A single serving of fruit would be equivalent to a medium-sized apple or pear or a half cup of canned fruit.
Source: Archives of Opthamology
Other fruits that may protect your vision include grapes, mangoes, apricots, pears, melons, citrus, and berries. In addition to protecting your vision, fruit contains fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that combat aging. Researchers conducting the study monitored particpants' daily intake of fruit, vegetables, antioxidant vitamins, and carotenoids. While all are part of a healthy diet, fruit consumption was the only dietary factor linked to reduced rates of macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older adults. The people who consumed at least 3 servings of fruit per day over a 12 to 18 year period lowered their risk of developing macular degeneration by more than 30 percent. A single serving of fruit would be equivalent to a medium-sized apple or pear or a half cup of canned fruit.
Source: Archives of Opthamology