Fruits are good for eyesight and help keep eyes sharp.
New research says eating grapes every day could improve your eyesight as you age.
We all want to take the best care of our bodies. While many people don’t have time to hit the gym regularly, there are still plenty of ways to stay healthy without breaking a sweat. These include maintaining a healthy lifestyle and eating the right foods.
A balanced diet is essential for weight loss and weight control. Additionally, certain foods can help specific parts of our bodies stay healthy for longer.
According to a new study, older adults who ate grapes every day for four months reported improved vision. The findings were published in the scientific journalFood and Functionsaid, ingrapeContains compounds that are good for the macula (a part of the retina, concentrated with many light-sensitive cells).
Dr Jung Eun Kim, author of the study, shared: "This is the first study to show that eating grapes has a beneficial effect on human eyes. This is very interesting, especially with the increasing aging population. Grapes are a fruit that is easy to buy and easy to eat. Analysis has shown that eating 350g of grapes/day is good for the eyes."
According toMirror, the most common vision problems in older people. Experts say one of the main causes of this condition is AGE - harmful compounds that form when proteins or fats combine with sugar in the blood. Those compounds can damage the retina's blood vessels, causing impaired cell function.
Dietary antioxidants can inhibit AGE formation, which is beneficial for the retina. In addition to being a rich source of vitamin C, grapes are also rich in phenolic antioxidants, which prevent the body from producing AGEs.
In the new study, the authors randomly assigned 34 people to eat 350g of grapes every day for 16 weeks, while the others took a placebo. Those who ate grapes had significant improvements in macular pigment optical density, antioxidant capacity, and phenolic content. The placebo group had no such effects.
In addition, Dr. John Pezzuto, West New England University (USA), estimates that a person can enjoy a life 4-5 years longer if they eat grapes regularly.
As for why grapes are good for you, nutritionist Laura McDermott explains: “The antioxidant content makes grapes naturally anti-inflammatory. Adding grapes to a balanced diet will fight free radicals, reduce oxidative stress and create anti-inflammatory properties.”
