Ginger for Eye Health: What It Can—and Can’t—Do

See more on the next pageIf you enjoy ginger, you can make a simple beverage as part of a healthy diet.

Ingredients:

1–2 thin slices of fresh ginger
1 cup of hot water
A squeeze of lemon, if desired
Method:

Slice the ginger thinly.
Add it to hot water.
Allow it to steep for several minutes.
Remove the ginger.
Add a little lemon for flavor if you like.
This drink can be refreshing, but it should be viewed

as a dietary beverage rather than a treatment for cataracts.

Protecting Your Vision After 65
A broader approach is much more valuable for long-term eye health:

Eat plenty of colorful vegetables and fruits.
Include leafy greens regularly.
Eat fish and other sources of healthy fats.