Apricot
Apricots are high in beta-carotene and soluble fibre for eye and skin health; dried apricots are a concentrated iron and fibre source.
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THE COLLECTION
Health Benefit: Eye Health
Every entry in this collection — sourced, checked and written to be read.
Corn
Whole corn is a useful source of lutein, zeaxanthin and fibre for eye and heart health, but has a high glycaemic index.
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Pumpkin
Pumpkin flesh is one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, and the seeds supply zinc and magnesium for immune and muscle health.
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Lutein & Zeaxanthin
Lutein and zeaxanthin are the two yellow carotenoids that the body channels straight to the eye, concentrating them in the macula at the very centre of
22 June 2026
Beta-Carotene
Beta-carotene is the vivid orange-red pigment behind carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin and red peppers, and it lends its colour to dark leafy greens too, where chlorophyll
22 June 2026
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin best known for protecting your sight, particularly the ability to see in dim light. It comes ready-made as retinol in
22 June 2026
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is the body’s premier fat-soluble antioxidant, a family of compounds led by alpha-tocopherol that stations itself within cell membranes to fend off damage. It
22 June 2026
Pistachios
Pistachios are the green-hearted nut you have to work for, and that small effort of shelling them is
22 June 2026
Courgette (Zucchini)
Courgette (known as zucchini in much of the world) is a tender summer squash that is roughly nine-tenths
22 June 2026
Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is a nutrient-dense winter vegetable with beta-carotene, fibre and potassium for eye and heart health.
22 June 2026
Green Peas
Green peas — the garden peas most of us grew up shelling or tipping frozen into a pan
22 June 2026
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant the body cannot store for long, so a regular dietary supply matters. Beyond immune support it is essential for collagen…
22 June 2026