Zeaxanthin, a key nutrient to good eye health, is found in none other than the lovely orange pepper. In fact, a study shows orange peppers have the highest amount of zeaxanthin of 33 fruits and vegetables tested. Furthermore, zeaxanthin can’t be made by your body, so you must get it from your diet. Want to lower your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration? Try getting lots of zeaxanthin in your diet! To that end, here is a great Stuffed Orange Pepper recipe from allrecipies.com, made with a healthy mixture of ground turkey, onion, tomatoes, rice, and cheese. Enjoy!
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Stuffed Orange Pepper
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Salmon Salad Sandwich
Salmon is one of the best sources of eye-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce the risk of ARMD and help treat dry eye disease. An Ophthalmology study reported that high dietary intakes of omega-3 fatty acids resulted in a 38% reduction in the risk for ARMD. Salmon is also a natural source of vitamin D, which may also prove to have eye health benefits. This lunch recipe featuring canned salmon happens to be delicious and can be prepared in less than 20 minutes! Find the recipe here.