Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a devastating eye disease and a leading cause of vision loss in people 65 years or older in the United States. Although there is no cure for AMD, studies show that eating foods rich in antioxidants, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, may reduce the risk of AMD or slow its progression in some people. EyeCare America has teamed up with celebrity chefs from across the country to create the Feast Your Eyes on This! summer cookbook (PDF 3 MB). The book provides healthy summertime recipes that include foods rich in eye-healthy vitamins and antioxidants. Chefs including the host of the Food Network's Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller have submitted delicious recipes such as grilled tuna with pineapple orange salsa and strawberry cucumber salad that everyone will love and that are also good for your eyes.
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