Eating Junk Foods Can Make You Blind

1 out of 7 people in Australia above 50 years old suffers from Macular Degeneration. Only a few years ago, this disease only affected people aged 65 and above. Now, even people over 40 are affected by this disease.

Macular Degeneration eventually leads to blindness. It affects the macula, the part of our retina responsible for central vision.

Experts have attributed this sad occurrence to poor nutrition. Junk and processed foods flood the grocery stores. These foods deplete the antioxidant levels in and around the retina of the eyes. With little antioxidant defenses, oxidative stress can result and damage the macula.

To prevent yourself from Macular Degeneration, you need to eat foods which contain antioxidants. Eggs are also very important for the eyes because it contains lutein and zeaxanthin which are antioxidants which can be found near the retina.

The next time you are thinking of eating junk foods, think twice. Are you willing to sacrifice the future of healthy eyes from the craving of the present?

reference: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22033406-421,00.html

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Eggs Can Prevent AMD

Age Related Macular Degeneration(AMD) is a leading cause of blindness when we get older. Most blindness occurs at the age of 65 or older. It affects the macula which is responsible for our central vision.

Oxidative stress can help deteriorate the macula. Antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin dominates the area of the retina helping prevent oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals. Depletion of these antioxidants can result in a higher risk of acquiring AMD.

To maintain a constant supply of lutein and zeaxanthin, it is wise to include a diet which includes these antioxidants. Egg is a good source of these antioxidants.

Contrary to popular ads that eggs are not good because it produces LDL(low level density lipoproteins) or 'bad' cholesterol in the blood, several studies has proven it otherwise. Some findings when egg is taken daily are:

1. The size of both LDL and HDL(high level density lipoproteins) circulating in the blood was larger in size. Larger sized LDL prevents it from entering artery walls to form plaque.
2. Much of the cholesterol in the egg is not absorbed by the body because lecithin which is also found in the egg, interferes with its absorption.

Help protect your vision by supplying your bloodstream with a continuous supply of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. An egg a day can do that. It is however advised to consult your doctor first as it may not be good if you have other ailments at present.

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