Fish of all kinds have always been known as healthy food for not only good eye health but general good health and especially good for avoiding heart problems as well.
The oily fish, those fish that have oil in their body tissue, are considered the best because they are so rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Having oil fish as part of your diet at least twice a week gives you a generous supply of fish oil without any need to take supplements.
Among the fish highest in omega-3 fish oil are mackerel, salmon and sardines, as well as tuna, trout, herring and anchovies. But check about salt content as well with the canned fillets, if it’s necessary to maintain salt intake.
There are still arguments on both sides, but a lot of research also shows that fish oil is particularly good for dry eye syndrome, another age -related disease which can also be caused by other diseases but is damaging regardless of cause.
Dry Eye Syndrome leaves the viewer with blurry vision, often with burning or itching. Spending too much time in front of a computer without blinking or facing strong winds on a windy day can also cause discomfort from dry eye.
Aging causes all fluids normally excreted through various means from the body to dry up; so older people may urinate less, sweat less, cry less, and lose fluid through the skin less, causing those wrinkles in age.
Aging also dries the natural liquids in the eyes that keep the cornea from becoming irritated. The cornea is the covering over the front part of the eye where the iris and pupil are. Without enough tears, the fluid in the eyes, and blinking, prevents the cornea from being lubricated enough and results in dry eyes.
But dry eyes can also be a symptom of a variety of conditions, and can result from such things as being outside on a windy day or staring too long at your computer without blinking to keep the lubricant moving across the cornea. You may also experience the discomfort of dry eyes due to a health problem or a new medication you’re using. Regular visits to the eye doctor can help you and will also determine whether eye drops or a prescription medicine is the best.
In every case however, all that copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin found in seafood are necessary for eye health of all kinds.
Soups are such an easy and delicious way both to prepare a great dish to enjoy as a meal lunch, or as a smaller bowl before an entrée for a multicourse dinner.
What makes fish soups even better, is that in addition to vegetables, always good for eyesight as well as heart health, fish high in oil have added benefits.
Try this Mediterranean Chowder for healthy heating.
Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. diced tomatoes, or 1 28 oz. can diced tomato, drained
2 cups chicken broth, canned or homemade
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
½ ounces canned mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced black olives
½ cup orange juice
½ cup dry white wine
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed (optional)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Cup shredded carrots (optional but great tasting)
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound cod, mackerel, trout or tuna, cubed
Directions
Put everything except the seafood in a slow cooker, Cover, and keep on low for 4 hours or until the vegetables are crisp tender.
Stir in shrimp and fish, cover and cook 15 to 30 minutes, until shrimp are opaque. Serve and enjoy.
