What Foods Should You Eat If You Have Macular Degeneration?

So you or your loved one have Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

What food should you eat to slow its progression, or to forestall the onset of AMD?

• Antioxidants (including citrus, nuts, seeds, oils, red/orange fruits and vegetables, leafy greens)
• Omega-3 fatty acids (including fatty fish, nuts, seeds)
• Zinc and copper (including meats, shellfish, legumes. leafy greens)

What foods should you avoid?

• Processed foods that contain trans fats
• Tropical oils, like palm oil
• Lard and vegetable shortening, and margarine
• High-fat dairy foods (eggs in moderation are a good source of eye-healthy nutrients)
• Fatty beef, pork and lamb
• Sugar

The Best Foods for AMD

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