While no dietary program will restore vision or repair serious eye health problems on its own, certain foods are especially beneficial to eye health. Grandma’s recipe, which includes oranges and bananas, is a delicious mix that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also delivers a nutritious punch that is important for preserving healthy vision.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 fresh orange
- ½ cup of carrot juice (for a boost of beta-carotene)
- ½ cup of spinach (rich in lutein and zeaxanthin)
- 1 teaspoon of flaxseed oil (optional, for omega-3 fatty acids)
- Ice cubes or cold water as needed
Instructions:
Prepare the fruits:
- Peel the bananas and oranges.
- Break the banana into bits and slice the orange into segments, removing any seeds.
Blend Ingredients:
- Combine the banana, orange segments, carrot juice, and spinach in a blender.
- If you’re using flaxseed oil, add it right now.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add ice cubes or a little cold water to achieve the appropriate consistency.
Serve immediately:
- To get the most nutrients, pour the smoothie into a glass and drink it right away.
Health Benefits
- Oranges: Oranges are high in vitamin C, an antioxidant necessary for eye health. Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals, which protects the eyes from pollution and UV radiation damage. It also promotes the health of the blood vessels in the eyes.
- Bananas: Bananas provide vitamin A, another important ingredient for vision. It protects the membranes around the eyes and is a component of the protein that absorbs light in the retinal receptors. They also contain high levels of potassium, which aids in the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance in your body, including your eyes.
