If you are fond of eating bright red watermelon, then you’re doing great wonders to your eyes. In this modern time when eve,n youth develop eye problems, it is pertinent for you to understand how you can improve your vision naturally. That is why this article was specially written to expose how watermelon can help you achieve that....CONTINUE READING
According to a publication credited to Healthline.com, bright red watermelon contain a high amount of vitamin A and vitamin C, two vitamins that cleanses the eyes and promote good vision. The antioxidants also found in it also have eye-cleansing effects.
This is why ophthalmologists (doctors who specialize in eye issues) and health nutritionists advise every individual should try and eat watermelon regularly.
Regular intake of watermelon will enrich your body with high levels of water, vitamin A, vitamin C, and other antioxidants, which will reduce your risk of developing different eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macula degeneration, night blindness, etc.
In a very special way, Healthline.com noted that Regular intake of watermelon produces the best result in terms of preventing and reducing the risk of age-related macula degeneration (AMD).
Researchers believe that this can be linked to a special compound called Lycopene, which is found in watermelon. Lycopene works both as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.
As an antioxidant, what lycopene does is prevent the build of free radicals in eye cells. Thus, this prevents damage to eye cells and reduces the risk of eye problems that can lead to blindness.
As an anti-inflammatory agent, lycopene reduces oxidative stress in the eyes. Hence, it allows the eye cells to coordinate and function properly. All these work to ensure optimal vision.
You can make use of watermelon by chewing it raw after the seeds have been removed. Also, remember to eat the white part of watermelon as it contains a good amount of nutrients.
Again, many people prefer making watermelon juice by blending the fleshy part. You can also try it out if you prefer drinking juice.
