4 Eye-Healthy Recipes 1. Carrot and Egg Soup
Ingredients: 100g carrot, 2 eggs.
Method:
1. Wash carrot, slice thinly, place in pot with water. Bring to boil over high heat.
2. Beat eggs in bowl, pour into carrot broth.
3. Simmer over low heat until cooked through, then season with salt.
Benefits: Nourishes the liver and improves vision. Suitable for those with corneal softening.
2. Goji Berry Chrysanthemum Tea
Ingredients: 5 chrysanthemum flowers, 10g goji berries
Method:
1. Gently rinse goji berries and chrysanthemum flowers with warm water, then place in a teapot.
2. Pour boiling water over them, cover, and steep for 10 minutes before drinking.
Benefits: Chrysanthemum and goji berries are excellent ingredients for eye protection, effectively treating eye fatigue and blurred vision.
3. Pork Liver and Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 200g pork liver, 200g spinach, ginger slices, salt, sesame oil to taste.
Instructions:
1. Slice the pork liver thinly. Rinse thoroughly in water multiple times, then blanch in boiling water to remove blood residue.
2. Wash spinach, cut into sections, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain.
3. Bring water to a boil in a pot, add ginger slices and pork liver. Cook for 2 minutes, then add spinach. Season with salt and sesame oil.
Benefits: Protects vision and prevents night blindness.
4. Stir-Fried Black Fungus with Daylily Buds
Ingredients: 20g black fungus, 60g daylily buds, seasonings to taste.
Method:
1. Soak black fungus in warm water until softened, rinse, and tear into small pieces. Soak daylily buds in cold water until softened, remove impurities, rinse, drain, and cut into small segments.
2. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add black fungus and daylily buds, stir-fry briefly.
3. When nearly cooked, reduce heat to medium. Add salt, MSG, and other seasonings. Continue stir-frying for a few minutes.
Benefits: Enhances vision and protects eyes, ideal for those with poor eyesight.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential for eye health. Deficiency can lead to night blindness. Prolonged screen time depletes vitamin A reserves, making supplementation crucial for eye protection.
Vitamin A-rich foods: Animal liver, cod liver oil, dairy products, eggs, carrots, amaranth, spinach, pumpkin, longan, apricots, apples.
B Vitamins
B vitamins protect the cornea. Deficiency can cause ocular neuropathy, leading to light sensitivity, tearing, itching, blurred vision, and eye strain.
Foods rich in B vitamins: Whole grains, animal liver, beans, wheat germ, dairy products, meat.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C effectively reduces damage to the lens from light and oxygen, helping prevent cataract formation. A deficiency weakens the eye's resistance to external stimuli, especially wind and bright light.
Foods rich in Vitamin C: Green peppers, cucumbers, cauliflower, tomatoes, citrus fruits, strawberries, lemons, etc.
Anthocyanins
This antioxidant enhances night vision and slows macular degeneration. Anthocyanins in blueberries promote the regeneration of rhodopsin in retinal cells, helping prevent severe myopia and retinal detachment while improving vision.
Foods rich in anthocyanins: Blueberries, purple cabbage, black goji berries, purple sweet potatoes, eggplant skin, grape skins, cherries, etc.
Protein
The rhodopsin in the retinal cells of the eye is composed of protein. Protein deficiency can lead to cataracts, night blindness, and corneal disorders.
Protein-rich foods: Lean meats, organ meats, fish and shellfish, dairy products, eggs, legumes.