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Foods Rich in Lutein and Zeaxanthin: A Simple Shopping List

Dark greens, eggs and corn: how to get eye carotenoids from a plate.

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Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in food long before they appear in capsules.

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Best sources are cooked spinach, kale, collard greens and turnip greens. Eggs, corn, orange peppers, peas and broccoli also contain them.

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Because these are fat-soluble, a little olive oil or egg on the plate helps the body absorb them.

Two or three servings of dark leafy greens a week is a reasonable goal for most adults.

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