Why Carrots Won't Save Your Vision (And What to Eat Instead)

HealthLove    Senior Health
Oct 3, 2026

What are the best foods for eye health? 🥬🥝🐟 In this video, Dr. Joseph Allen shares 9 of his favorite foods for supporting healthy eyes and vision and explains the nutrients that make them stand out.

From lutein and zeaxanthin to omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, and antioxidants, nutrition can play an important role in supporting the retina, macula, tear film, and overall eye health. You’ll also learn simple food pairings that may help your body absorb certain eye-healthy nutrients more effectively.

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👁️ In this video, we cover:
• Pistachios and their surprising eye health benefits
• Kale, spinach, and other dark leafy greens
• Goji berries and zeaxanthin
• Fish roe, salmon, and other sources of omega-3s
• Oysters and zinc for eye health
• Sweet potatoes, carrots, beta-carotene, and vitamin A
• Kiwi and vitamin C
• Turmeric and curcumin
• Saffron and emerging eye health research
• How dietary fat can improve absorption of lutein and zeaxanthin
• Nutrition and age-related macular degeneration
• Simple ways to build a more eye-healthy diet