You already know, more or less, which nutrient is good for the health of your eyes: they need Omega 3, Vitamin C: y E, Lutein y Zinc, among others.
…now, how to put these foods on the plate in an appropriate way and that they are of high bioavailability to be absorbed?
From AOA we provide you the way: Mercè Roca, Our nutritionist specialist in ophthalmology, puts at your disposal this summer easy and quick recipes to prepare, appropriate to our pace of life. With the summer already present, they want fresh dishes. Here are a couple of recipes to include in your daily life, which will contribute to the well-being of your eyes.
Watermelon, tomato and basil gazpacho
What does it give you?
Plate very rich in carotenosspecifically lycopene y betacarotenos. The carotenos participate in the synthesis of the rhodopsin (pigment sensitive to light rays) that contributes to the humidification of the conjunctiva of the eye.
Ingredients (for 2 people):
- ¼ kg of watermelon
- ¼ kg of tomato of branch
- ½ onion tender
- ¼ of pepper Verde
- ½ diet of it
- 1 dessert spoonful oil of virgin olive
- ½ spoon of pasta umeboshi
- Leaves of basil fresh
- Pinch of shawl unrefined
First of all, scald the tomatoes to be able to peel them easily and remove the seeds. Next, she passes through the pan the tomatoes for activating your lycopene.
Then mix all the ingredients and grind them until there is a very fine texture. To eat!
