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Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Four

Chi ldren’s Hea lth Yumy foods for eye strength Eyes just love vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene, and the types of foods that protect from free radical damage. It is pivotal to introduce kids to healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables at a young age and to educate them about taking care of their health through food. The following foods are great for eye health and general wellbeing, and can be diversified to cater to the most adventurous and fussy of eaters. • Carrots are high in vitamin A and betacarotene, potassium and fibre • Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A and betacarotene, potassium and fibre, just like carrots! • Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, folate, fibre and phytonutrients • Oranges are packed with vitamin C, calcium, folate, potassium and fibre. Eyes love orange food! • Almonds are little explosions of vitamin E and mono-saturated fatty acids • Spinach is chock-full of lutein, which helps to fight cancers • Salmon is swimming in Omega-3, which helps protect the eyes from retinal degeneration pm


Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Four
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