Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

A good soup recipe that promotes eye health should include ingredients rich in essential nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and antioxidants. Here’s a recipe for a hearty and nutritious carrot and sweet potato soup that’s great for your eyes: Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup Ingredients: 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped …

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Warm Up to This Vision-Friendly Chili

Vision-Friendly Chili

We couldn’t let too much of autumn pass without toasting the season with … well, seasoning! And what better way to amp-up the flavor of fall than with a spicy, vision-friendly chili? This recipe incorporates a number of eye-healthy ingredients and toppings: chicken breast, garlic and onions, peppers and avocado, to name a few. It …

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Recipe: Baked Salmon with Spinach and Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients: For the Salmon: 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For the Spinach: 1 pound fresh spinach leaves, washed and trimmed 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil …

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Jicama Fries with Lemon-Yogurt Dip

Jicama Fries with Lemon-Yogurt Dip

By Barbara E. Stefàno A few years ago, a leisurely walk through the supermarket produce led me to jicama (pronounced HEE-ka-muh), a starchy root vegetable originating in Mexico. Known for its crisp texture and mild flavor – it’s akin to an unsweet apple in both respects – jicama is often used to add a bit …

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Vision-healthy recipe: Chicken with roasted orange pepper sauce

eye healthy recipe pepper sauce

Eating right for your sight is simple and delicious with this fantastic one-pan eye-healthy recipe. Orange peppers are a great source of carotenoids, lutein, and zeaxanthin, all of which are important for vision and eye health, and may curb the development of macular degeneration and glaucoma. Make this healthy recipe a tasty treat with fish, …

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