Spinach may help prevent macular degeneration, dietitian says.

The Dallas Morning News (9/28, Churnin) reported that certain foods “can turn back the clock,” according to dietitian Karen Ansel, R.D. For example, spinach, which is “loaded with Vitamin K,” can help “improve bone density and lower the risk of hip fracture.” In addition, “it’s the No. 1 source of zeaxanthin and lutein, nutrients that soak up harmful light before it can damage the retinas in your eyes, meaning spinach helps to prevent macular degeneration and blindness.” Tomatoes, which are “packed with lycopene,” may help protect “skin from the oxidation that results from sun damage and leads to wrinkles.” Dark chocolate is rich in flavanols, “which are plant chemicals that encourage blood vessels to relax,” thus lowering blood pressure, and possibly “reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.”

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