Tag: Zeaxanthin and Lutein

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Nutraceuticals: A Clear Opportunity for Eye Care Professionals

With nutrition growing in popularity among all generations, nutraceuticals are a great opportunity for eye care professionals to join that conversation with a solution.

Taking on nutraceuticals in your practice can be daunting, but the breadth of benefits they can have for many populations allows for the opportunity to have the nutrition conversation with nearly all your patients. This post can give you the starting point to introduce nutraceuticals in your practice – regardless of average patient age. Continue reading Nutraceuticals: A Clear Opportunity for Eye Care Professionals

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Make Your Vision a Priority This Year

Happy patientNew Year’s resolutions can be daunting. From shedding pounds to waking up earlier, these things take discipline. But, some life-changes are easier to make than others.
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A Recipe to Maximize Nutrient Retention – Sandra Young, OD

Whole foods have many nutritional benefits. Proper culinary preparation will help to maximize the vitamin, mineral, and nutrient content of the food on our dinner plates. Cooking induces many physical changes in food. Creating nutrient-rich, healthful meals begins with learning a few basics about nutrition. Continue reading A Recipe to Maximize Nutrient Retention – Sandra Young, OD

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Good for the Eyes, Good for the Stomach – Fresh Salmon Burgers

This recipe (from Visionary Kitchen) is packed with over 1,300 micrograms of zeaxanthin and lutein; which can help support your vision.  Continue reading Good for the Eyes, Good for the Stomach – Fresh Salmon Burgers