Eye see you

If you are reading this right now, it means that you're eyesight has to at least be pretty decent (or corrected to such a degree with glasses or contacts). It's not exactly a Large Print blog, that's for sure. At any rate, as we grow older, macular degeneration becomes a very real threat. However, new research out of the Netherlands reveals that eating eggs may help you keep your sight.

Evidently, egg yolks are chock-full of carotenoids known as lutein and zeaxanthin, with each playing a unique role in the protection and proper function of the eyes. Lutein absorbs the sun's damaging "blue light," while zeaxanthin aids in the growth of healthy cells.

If eggs really aren't your thing, you needn't worry too much. These eye-saving carotenoids can also be found in most leafy green vegetables.