When I was small, my mom always used to tell me that eating carrots would help improve my vision. Is that real, or is it just something to get our little people to eat their veggies?
2006-06-22 16:02:54 · 21 answers · asked by go UCLA bruins! 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which helps you see better, especially at night.
2006-06-22 16:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by eggman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is eating carrots really good for the eyes, or do moms just say that to inflict the vegetable on their kids? Well, one average-sized carrot contains twice the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin A, which happens to be very good for your eyes. If you don’t like carrots, don’t worry — lots of yummy (and some not so yummy) foods contain vitamin A and other nutrients your eyes need.
2006-06-22 16:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by emigirlz_2boyznagrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read this from somewhere: this myth(?) came from WW2 British RAF Propaganda... that the reason why the RAF was able to shoot down many Luftwaffe planes was because they have good eyesight, a result of eating carrots. But really British pilots had the advantage of radar and good air tactics and superior planes. And I believe the German's believed the carrot story, if I remember it right.
And YES they are good for the eyes.
2006-06-22 16:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by Shangri-La 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The massive amounts of beta-carotene & vitamin A that is in carrots promotes healthy eyes, so yes, carrots are good for your eyes.
2006-06-22 16:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by Bartmooby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess because they have a lot of Vitamin D they must be, because I think that Vitamin D helps your eyes... not sure.... My mom told me that too--- since I have good vision, I sometimes think back and think " oh yea, it must've been that time I ate 23 carrots"
2006-06-22 16:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carrots contain beta carrotine which does help sustain your vision though does not improve it
2006-06-22 16:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by TAFF 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, my ophthalmologist told me that eating a serving of spinach each day significantly reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration. So much for the carrots.
2006-06-22 16:07:05 · answer #7 · answered by fruitnroo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they contain carotene which is the nutriment that helps your eyes stay strong
2006-06-22 16:09:33 · answer #8 · answered by patclem2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any veggies are good for your eyes, but really, that is just an old wives tale, its just to get kids to eat their veggies.
2006-06-22 16:07:03 · answer #9 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are coyotes good for what? what did ya say? can't quite make it out. let me grab my spectacles and a good ole fashioned carrot and read er again...
2006-06-22 16:28:12 · answer #10 · answered by wyderp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋