The Benefits of Orange Vegetables and Fruits

From Sonoma Diet

It's a classic cartoon joke that rabbits have great vision because of their high intake of carrots. The good news for humans is that it's no joke! Vitamin A (which is abundant in carrots) is also known as retinol thanks to its benefits for vision, including helping to maintain night vision. But it's not just carrots that can help maintain eye health. Other orange veggies contain vitamin A, such as sweet potatoes, mangoes, apricots, and cantaloupe.

Also beneficial for eye health is lutein, a carotenoid that accumulates in the eyes and acts as an antioxidant, warding off the free radicals that can lead to macular degeneration and cataracts. Lutein cannot be made by the body and must be obtained through your diet. It is found in green leafy veggies like spinach, kale, peas, lettuce, and collard greens.

Keep your vision sharp with the one-two punch of carrots and spinach in our hearty Chunky Minestrone.