Carrots are often hailed as a superfood for eye health, but not everyone enjoys eating them. Fortunately, scientists have identified one nut that can help improve vision: pistachios.
Researchers at Tufts University in Massachusetts found that eating just two ounces or 57 grams of pistachios a day can significantly improve eye health.
These nuts are rich in an antioxidant called lutein, which can increase macular pigment optical density (MPOD). Increased MPOD filters out harmful light from computer or mobile screens, protecting the retina and helping to combat degeneration.
Figures from the Macular Society show that around 1.5 million people in the UK are affected by macular disease, which has become the leading cause of vision loss in the country.
Neuropsychologist Dr. Tammy Scott, who led the research, said the research shows that pistachios are not just a delicious food, but they can be great for your eyes.
