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7 foods for eye health

Carrots are good for your eyes. Have you ever experience any eye related problems or disorders? It could be an inheritance, lack of proper diet or you are gradually ageing. You can, however, improve your vision by eating the following foods. 1. Carrots Carrots contain beta-carotene which is essential to your eyes. Consuming one carrot daily will enable you to have a good vision especially at night. 2. Berries People who eat berries more often are said to be having good vision than those who rarely consume them. Eye-related diseases like glaucoma and cataracts rarely affect people who eat more berries. They also prevent and slow down blindness. 3. Fish Fish contains omega 3 fatty acids which are good for your eyes. The fatty acids are good for the dry eyes. The types of fish that are preferred are tuna, salmon, herring and trout. 4. Eggs The egg protects the eyes from night blindness. The egg yolk contains vitamin A which is responsible for protecting the cornea.  5. Spin...

6 food you should not eat before bed!

Prevailing wisdom says we should never eat right before bed, and mostly, experts agree. Nutritionists generally recommend not eating less than two hours before bed. "When we sleep, everything in our body slows down, including digestion. You want to make sure that your food is processed prior to bedtime so that you can utilize these nutrients for recovery overnight and rest comfortably," explains Alyssa Tucci, senior director of nutrition at Virtual Health Partners. This is particularly key for those with gastrointestinal issues, as going to bed too full can make heartburn and reflux worse. Eating immediately before bed can affect your sleep quality and weight, too. "People who eat meals close to bedtime may also be more prone to weight gain compared with individuals who eat most of their calories earlier in the day," adds registered dietitian Shauna McQueen. That said, going to bed is not going to help your sleep quality either, and balance is important. In f...