Thursday, September 8, 2011

Herbs And Spices For Your Eyes! Did You Know?

Did you know there are many herbs an spices for eye health? Below are a few that will benefit  your eye health:

Dill
Dill is a good source of beta-carotene, and a fair source of lutein and zeaxanthin.

Oregano
Wild oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E compounds, especially gamma-tocopherol.

Parsley
Parsley is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin, and a fair source of beta-carotene and Vitamin C.

Turmeric
Turmeric is an excellent source of Vitamins A, C and E. It also helps by removing from the body chemicals put there by smoking. It has antioxidant and cholesterol-reducing properties.
Curcumin, a yellow pigment found in turmeric, has been found to reduce the incidence of cataracts in animals.

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