Monday, May 11, 2009

Macular Degeneration


I recently came across an article in the Nutrition Action Newsletter that discussed macular degeneration. It is a medical condition which results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the macula) because of damage to the retina (the pic above displays what your vision can look like if you suffer from such a condition). Like MANY other medical conditions (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia), the risk of developing macular degeneration can be lowered by implementing the following:


  • Eating 5-9 daily servings of fruits and veggies, especially leafy greens

  • Eat fatty fish (i.e. salmon) at least 2x/week

  • Lose (or don't gain) excess weight

  • Limit simple carbs that cause quick spikes in blood pressure (sugars, potatoes, white bread)

  • Take an ordinary daily multi-vitamin

Like anything, keeping your weight in check and eating plenty of fruits and veggies prevent A LOT of potential problems.

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