Not all foods play well together. Meat and Potatoes. Surf and Turf. Chicken with Rice. Sounds yummy, right? However, proponents of food-combining diets would not combine protein with carbs, and or mix different types of proteins. Food combining advocates believe that eating certain types of food in the same meal can lead to disease, toxin … Continue reading “Food Combining Tips for Better Health”
The “battery” of the cell, the mitochondria, is crucial to good health. However, when mitochondrial function is compromised, it can lead to a host of health issues, ranging from neurodegenerative disorders to cardiovascular diseases. Understanding the intricate relationship between mitochondrial health and overall well-being is essential, particularly when it comes to brain and eye health. … Continue reading “How Mitochondrial Function Affects the Eyes and the Brain”
DHA is one of the omega-3 fatty acids that nutritionists implore us to eat. Why are grilled salmon and canned tuna part of nearly every diet and nutrition plan? Fatty fish is just one good source of DHA and other crucial nutrients. Find out how omega-3 fatty acids reduce chronic inflammation and help prevent diseases … Continue reading “DHA is a Crucial Omega-3 Fatty Acid”
What is the relationship between brain health and eye health as we age? Our brains adapt and form new connections throughout our lives. Nutrition, lifestyle choices, and early detection play major roles in keeping the brain healthy, and the eyes. Find out about Natural Eye Care’s holistic approach to brain and eye health.
The eyes and the brain are more closely linked than you might realize. Amyloid-beta plaque, the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, starts building up in the eyes for a long time before obvious symptoms of dementia appear. Early detection of this brain disease is crucial for slowing its progression. Doctors can screen for Alzheimer’s disease by … Continue reading “Why Alzheimer’s Disease is Visible in the Eyes”
In the article, we discussed several essential nutrients for the eye and overall health. This follow-up article focuses on several additional important nutrients: astaxanthin, PUFA’s (polyunsaturated fatty acids), and trehalose. Bird’s Eye View This article examines several nutrients that are important for the eyes and overall health. The nutrients come in many forms, and all … Continue reading “Vision Empowerment – Part II”
Protection Against Sun Exposure Summertime is here, and it is great to be outdoors enjoying the wonderful weather. Some daily exposure to sunlight helps build up Vitamin D in the body and is good for eye health, but excessive exposure can lead to skin damage, skin cancer, and even promote eye disease which may include … Continue reading “Add Nutritional Sun Protection to Your Summer”
Here’s a summer bonus! Vege-burgers with a twist. Easy to make, just put it all in your food processor. Ingredients: 1 1/2 c cooked chickpeas (garbanzos) – that’s a 15oz can 1/3 c red onion, coarsely chopped 1 large garlic clove or 3 small, chopped 1 t cumin, coarsely ground 3/4 t salt 1 t … Continue reading “Summer Chickpea-Cilantro-Sesame Burgers”
About Micronutrients Vitamins, minerals, and other special nutrients are known as micronutrients because we only need tiny amounts of each one. However, micronutrients are essential for well-being, healthy development, and disease prevention. The human body needs nearly 30 micronutrients, but it can only produce one: vitamin D. The other micronutrients come only from food. A … Continue reading “What are Micronutrients?”
The standard Western diet, with many processed foods, white grains, fats, sugars, preservatives, and flavorings lacks essential nutrients to support the retina. These non-beneficial components aggravate inflammation in the body – an underlying, and sometimes a direct cause of illness, premature aging, and cellular degeneration. Essential nutrients include a wide range of amino acids, minerals, … Continue reading “All About Omega-3 Fatty Acids”