We’ve all heard about the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet.  Countless books have been written on the subject as well as a myriad of nutrition experts have all praised the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet.  What hasn’t been spoken, or written about much, is the numerous benefits your eyes will get out of the Mediterranean Diet.  What exactly is a Mediterranean Diet? It might sound like an exotic Euro fad, but it isn’t.  Simply put, the Mediterranean Diet is the norm in places all along the Mediterranean.  From Portugal to Turkey, people have been experiencing the great health benefits of eating Fish, Raw and Cooked Vegetables, Olive Oil and Red Wine.  To the people of the Mediterranean, this is not just some fad diet, it’s a way of life.  But what can it do for you? And more importantly, what can it do for your eyes?

The benefits of the Mediterranean Diet seem to stem from the high amount of Antioxidants in the food they eat.  Antioxidants are known to protect your cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, which we get into our system all day long, from environmental pollutants and from being on this planet.  These are naturally formed compounds, which attack your cells.  Foods like Whole Grains, Olive Oil, Red Wine, Fish and Vegetables are full of these free radical killing Antioxidants.  Your eyes are like any other part of your body, if a foreign invader (free radicals) intrudes into their space, they can have problems.  Antioxidants will help defeat these nasty pests and help you see better, longer.  So make yourself a nice piece of Fish tonight, with some Steamed Vegetables, drizzled with Olive Oil and don’t be afraid to have a great glass of Red Wine with your meal.  Salute!

The Mediterranean Diet