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7 January 2018

Introduction to Eye Healthy Foods – Feed Your Eyes

The path to our best vision starts with refining our diet (in addition to regular eye exams)

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This may come as a surprise to you, but there is no quick fix for optimal eye health. Glasses and contacts lenses help us to see clearly, but technological advancements do not make us immune to diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Even though we may not have the ability to improve our eyesight, we can certainly protect our eyes from deterioration. The path to our best vision starts with refining our diet (in addition to regular eye exams). The Importance of Nutrition: Have you ever noticed how you feel after eating a nutritious meal? How about after a […]

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27 June 2017

Eye Healthy Foods – Absorbing Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Absorption of lutein and zeaxanthin comes through food consumption, which is why nutrition is so important

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It isn’t easy to eat healthy in New York City, but it’s not impossible either. Not even in the least bit. In fact, inexpensive, healthy and quick options are everywhere. Especially when it comes to green, leafy vegetables. Now, I understand NYC is the land of pizza (thin sliced, folded), hot dogs (dirty water), Michelin stars (most in the United States, by far) and Italian restaurants (or restaurants of any ethnicity), but healthier options are always right around the corner (or even right next door). All you have to do is look. If you’re in NYC and you don’t want […]

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9 March 2017

Eye Healthy Foods – Producing Vitamin A (via Beta-Carotene)

Beta carotene helps the body produce vitamin A, which is used by the retina to detect light and adjust our vision accordingly

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We’ve all heard the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” In the world of health & eye care, an equivalent saying might be, “a carrot a day keeps the doctor away.” While both sayings have good intentions, the amount of truth that can be extracted from either is up for debate. For example, carrots DO NOT prevent the need for glasses or contact lenses, but they do protect our eyes from light damage. This is because carrots contain an important carotenoid called beta carotene. According to the National Eye Institute, “beta carotene plays a significant role in […]

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11 January 2017

The Healthy Benefits of Increased Magnesium Intake

Magnesium is one of the most abundant nutrients in our body, yet many people are still deficient, and most are unaware

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Magnesium is an extremely useful mineral that affects several aspects of our health. It’s one of the most abundant nutrients in our body, yet many people are still deficient, and most are unaware. Personally, I’ve experienced magnesium deficiency first hand. When I was in my mid-twenties, I developed visual migraines. If you’ve experienced one of these, you know it can be quite debilitating. In my case, I did not suffer from severe headaches, but from visual discomfort. This made it virtually impossible to focus on anything until it passed. After much research on the topic, I found evidence that a […]

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