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5 Foods for Healthy Eyes Eggs: The yolk is a prime source of lutein and zeaxanthin plus zinc, which also helps reduce your macular degeneration risk. Almonds: They’re filled with vitamin E, which slows macular degeneration, research shows. One handful (an ounce) provides about half of your daily dose of E. Carrots: You’ve probably heard that carrots and other orange-colored fruits and vegetables promote eye health and protect vision, and it’s true: Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that gives these foods their orange hue, helps the retina and other parts of the eye to function smoothly. But eating your way to good eyesight isn’t only about beta-carotene. Though their connection to vision isn’t as well-known, several other vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy eyes. Make these five foods a staple of your diet to keep your peepers in tip-top shape. Leafy Greens: They’re packed with lutein and zeaxanthin antioxidants that, studies show, lower the risk of developing macular degeneration and cataracts. Citrus and berries: These fruits are powerhouses of vitamin C, which has been shown to reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration and cataracts. Fatty fish: Tuna, salmon, mackerel, anchovies and trout are rich in DHA, a fatty acid found in your retina—low levels of which have been linked to dry eye syndrome. Should I Buy Organic? There has been an explosion in the marketing and availability of organic foods over the over the past few years, so it’s certainly no wonder that one of the most common questions is “should I buy organic?” Here are the facts based on the best science to date: Choosing organic is clearly better for the environment. This is demonstrable and occurs through numerous channels, including conservation of natural resources and less pollution for our water and soils. Consuming organic foods reduces the body’s exposure to pesticides. This has been confirmed through numerous scientific studies. Adults and children who consume organic foods have measurably lower levels of pesticides in their bodies. Perhaps the bigger question here is – “Are the levels of pesticide exposure received from eating conventional foods harmful to our health?” At this point in science, we simply do not have the data to definitively answer this question. Pesticides approved for use are reported to be safe at or below certain threshold levels. It is clear however that pesticides are harmful to exposed farm workers, along with “non-target” wildlife and are definitely not healthy substances. For children there are two additional caveats to consider on the safety front. Because children consume more food calories per unit of body weight and because their cells are dividing at a much more rapid rate, they are at greater risk for potential toxic effects from pesticide exposure (a developing fetus is at the greatest risk). Additionally, it is common for some kids to have very restrictive eating patterns with consumption of only one or a few types of fruits or vegetables on a regular basis. If this is the case, they will experience a greater number of exposures to the same pesticides which can also exacerbate risk. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a notfor-profit research organization devoted to improving public health and the environment, has determined that the produce that consistently has the highest pesticide levels include: apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, grapes (imported), nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, red raspberries, strawberries, and spinach. Choosing organic for this group of produce will give you and your family the greatest reduction in pesticide exposure. Spinach, strawberries, and celery are the worst of the bunch. Organic foods may or may not be more nutritious than their conventional counterparts. Some scientific studies show conventional foods are just as nutritious, while others support the contrary. Based on my knowledge of the available data, the scale tips slightly in favor of a superior nutritional profile for organic varieties. Organics generally have a bit higher mineral content because of the more stringent soil requirements for organic certification and in some cases, have a more robust supply of protective antioxidants. Organic foods may or may not taste better. Blinded taste studies are basically a wash. For those that think organic tastes better there are an equal number who find the conventional counterpart tastier. Organic foods will generally spoil more quickly. Pesticides clearly extend the shelf life and “freshness” of foods. For optimal freshness, organic foods need to be consumed more quickly. Organic foods are more expensive. You will generally pay about 20% more for organic varieties. The answer is a complicated one and ultimately depends on your feelings towards the environment, pesticide, and your pocketbook. for great offers and freebies in your neighborhood visit ourtownsdeals.com • ©2016 our towns finest magazine • ourtownsfinest.com • 818-875-7597
The Law is WHAT? • In Arizona there is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down a cactus. • It is illegal in Alaska to tether a dog into the roof of your car. • Within the city of Nogel, Arizona it is illegal to wear suspenders. • Utah is the only state where you can buy Viagra without a prescription. • In the state of Alabama it is illegal to purchase a bag of peanuts after sunset. It is also illegal to purchase them prior to sunrise the next day. • It is illegal for anyone to dedicate any parking spaces to a patron saint of television in the city of Santa Clara, California. • In Connecticut it is illegal for anyone to cross the street on their hands. • In Durango, Colorado it is illegal for anyone to swim in a pool or river during daylight hours. • In Arizona It is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water. • It is illegal to sing while wearing a swimsuit in Sarasota, Florida. • Jonesboro, Georgia made it illegal to say “Oh, Boy!” within the city limits. • It is illeagal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs in Arizona. • Men in Idaho are legally restricted from giving a loved one a box of candy weighing less than 50 pounds. • There is a pending lawsuit against Cookie Monster in Illinois due to the violation of a law prohibiting monsters from enter Urbana’s corporate limits. • In the state of Indiana it is illegal to take a bath during winter. • In Iowa kisses can only last five minutes at the longest. • It is illegal to catch fish with one’s bare hands in the state of Kansas. • According to a law in Kentucky, citizens are legally declared sober, as long as this person can hold onto the ground. • It is legal for women to wear swimming suits on highways as long as they have a club or are escorted by two police officers. • Married couples are not allowed to sleep in the nude in any rented rooms in Salem, Massachusetts, according to state law. • According to Michigan law, it is illegal to hitch a crocodile to a fire hydrant. • In Nebraska, it is illegal for married couples to have sex in a hotel room unless they both are wearing a clean, white cotton nightshirt provided by the hotel owner. • In Mohave County, Arizona a decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash himself with it until it is all used up. for great offers and freebies in your neighborhood visit ourtownsdeals.com • ©2016 our towns finest magazine • ourtownsfinest.com • 818-875-7597
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