Healthy food for your eyes
Everyone knows the story of the carrots. But that healthy eating is good for the eyes is really no myth. The book Healthy Eating for Your Eyes describes how to protect your eyes against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of visual impairment in people over 50. It contains advice that you can put into practice at the counter and tasty dishes full of vitamins and minerals.
Healthy food for your eyes consists of three parts. In the first part ‘AMD’ you will find information about this eye disease. What it is exactly, how to recognize it and what you can do about it. Risk factors for macular degeneration are discussed and the importance of a healthy lifestyle for the eyes is emphasized.
Advice
The second part ‘Healthy eating’ is packed with advice for the supermarket and the kitchen. In addition to healthy weight, blood pressure and cholesterol, we also discuss what you need every day. In general, and for the eyes.
The book is colorful and clearly structured. Tips are well explained and the book is full of fun facts. For example, legumes are not real vegetables and frozen vegetables are an excellent alternative to fresh ones.
Recipes
The third part is the best part. All kinds of recipes and ideas for drinks, snacks, soups and main courses. Which are healthy for the eyes of course.
Beautiful photos, simple dishes and a serving or variation tip for each dish. In addition, each dish contains at least one ingredient that good for the eyes is. That ingredient is also further explained.
For example, carrots contain large amounts of beta-carotene, tuna is known for its omega-3 fatty acids and bell peppers are rich in vitamin C, lutein and zeaxanthin.
special
In short, a healthy book, with delicious recipes. Think, for example, of tilapia fillet with carrot sauce or pumpkin soup. The focus on the health of our eyes makes this book special.
Karlijn de Winter is a copywriter, Anne Mesman-de Winter is a dietician and Adrie de Winter is an ophthalmologist.
Five sample recipes:
