The following studies have linked the consumption of certain food groups avoiding cataract:

• Researchers in an Australian study found out that a diet that is very high in carbohydrates could increase one’s risk of having cataract. When consuming carbs, choose those that are least processed such as sweet potatoes, fruits, and vegetables.
• This study by researchers at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin revealed that “diets rich in lutein and zeaxanthin are moderately associated with decreased prevalence of cataracts in older women”. Foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin include spinach, kale, collards, turnip greens, green peas, broccoli, green beans, eggs, and lettuce.

Cataract Prevention in Las Cruces, New Mexico

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