2023-05-08 18:09:44
09:03 PM
Monday 08 May 2023
Books – Muhammad Amin:
Berries are of great importance for eye health, as they contain many nutrients that you need, according to Dr. Linda Jad Al-Haq, a clinical nutrition consultant.
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Benefits of berries for the eye
Linda identified the benefits of berries for the eye in the following points:
1- Berries play a major role in moisturizing the eyes and reducing dryness.
2- Berries help to strengthen the sense of sight and improve night vision.
3- Berries provide the eye with great protection once morest infection with infectious diseases, such as conjunctivitis, because it contributes to strengthening the immune system and enhancing the body’s ability to combat viruses and bacteria.
4- Berries reduce the risk of macular degeneration diseases that threaten the elderly with the risk of losing sight, such as cataracts and glaucoma.
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The therapeutic nutrition consultant explained that the berries derive their previous benefits from their high content of vitamin A, one of the nutrients necessary for eye health.
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In a previous study, researchers found that the antioxidants present in abundance in berries give the eye a layer of protection once morest environmental factors, such as dust and sunlight, according to Food.NDTV.
Linda indicated that there are other benefits that berries provide to the body, which are:
Promoting the health of the digestive system, as it is rich in dietary fiber, which improves bowel movement, facilitates digestion and excretion, and prevents constipation.
Control blood sugar.
– Prevention of heart disease, for its ability to lower blood harmful cholesterol.
Anti-cancer, thanks to its antioxidants.
– Treating anemia, because it contains iron.
Weight loss, due to its low calories and the ability of its fibers to reduce the feeling of hunger for long hours.
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