Foods That Boost Your Eye Health

We tend to overlook one of the important senses we have been given - our eyesight. A lot of the younger generation now are wearing spectacle for poor vision caused by eye-strain due to prolonged looking at TVs, smart phones, gadgets, etc.

For the lucky ones who are still not wearing glasses because of their good eyesight, we can improve our eye health more by eating foods that are good for our eyesight. Here are some food we can include in our daily meals so we can get enough Vitamins A, E and D, lutein (an antioxidant which helps in preventing macular degeneration and cataracts), zeaxanthin (another form of antioxidant),  zinc (a mineral that helps the body produce melanin which protects our eyes from the harmful effects of UV light), omega-3 fatty acids,

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kale

milk

oyster

salmon

sunflower

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Foods To Eat For a Healthy Kidney And Liver

The kidneys and liver are important organs of the body. They act as filters for vital minerals required by the overall health and body system. These organs also eliminate toxins to ensure that the body are free from harmful radicals.

To help us keep our liver and kidneys healthy, it is important to take have a healthy diet. Here are foods to eat to help the kidneys and liver remain healthy even as we age:

• Fruits high in antioxidants and fibre such as apples, cranberries, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.

• Eat food rich in omega-fatty acid which have anti-inflammatory properties and a good source of healthy fats like salmon and egg whites.

• Use olive oil instead of other oil when cooking your food. Olive oil is high in omega-3 fatty acid which is good cholesterol.

• Include vegetables such as bell peppers, cabbage, garlic and onions in your staple as they are great renal foods.

Health Nut - Anti-Ageing wonder

Is there really a "fountain of youth?" And if there is, will you have sip from the fountain that will make you youthful forever? Well, sorry to burst your bubble. That is not going to happen. We are for merely mortals and the time will come where we will all return to dust. However, we can "delay" the signs of ageing by taking precautionary measures, right?

Xango juice is known to encourage anti-ageing. This juice is made from mangosteens which are rich in xanthones. Xanthones are antioxidants associated with anti-ageing. Our bodies are exposed to the elements and these elements contain free radicals responsible in damaging the tissue in our bodies. Taking antioxidants will not really make you youthful forever but it does assist in the delay process.

Xango juice is available in health food shops.