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Find the recipes for healthy eyes within the pages of The Eye and Nutrition by Dr. Lucio Buratto.

A healthy diet is fundamentally important for the body in general and for good vision in particular. Like every other structure in the body, the eye must be nourished with the correct nutrients and in the correct amounts, in order to perform optimally.

A healthy diet can also reduce the appearance of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, as well as contribute to the prevention of many ocular diseases.

With gorgeous photos, The Eye and Nutrition is a unique book that provides scientific information along with culinary recipes to produce an interesting mixture of science and excellent cuisine.

The first and second parts of this engaging book by Dr. Lucio Buratto contain a detailed description of the optimal diet for the eye, metabolism of the eye, and an analysis of the basic nutrients for good vision. The third part of The Eye and Nutrition is a series of delicious recipes that will provide the eye with all the nutrients and micronutrients it requires.

The Eye and Nutrition is a delectable book to have on one's coffee table, by your side in the kitchen, to give as a gift, and in waiting rooms.

This tasty book contains the following sections:
* Snacks
* Risotto
* Pasta
* Soups
* Meat
* Fish
* Vegetables
* Meat sauces and pasta condiments
* Fruits
* Juices, shakes, and smoothies
* Desserts

Some appetizing recipes that are sure to please the palate:

* Bruschetta with tomato
* Risotto with strawberries
* Penne pasta with Mediterranean garden vegetables
* Cream of Belgian endive lettuce soup
* Filet of beef in balsamic vinegar
* Swordfish, salmon or tuna tartare
* Lemon sauce for poached fish

Ophthalmologists will not be the only ones to enjoy this book. It is perfect for anyone interested in healthy living and being on the road to optimal eye health.

Bon Appétit!

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• Foreword
• Introduction: A proper diet means loving oneself
• Part I Dietary Prevention
• Chapter 1 Guidelines, food pyramids, and other advice
• Chapter 2 Cereals, beans, fruits, and vegetables: the antioxidants
• Chapter 3 How much fat, which type of fat
• Chapter 4 Animal and vegetable proteins
• Chapter 5 Sweets and desserts: irresistible temptations (allowed in just the right amounts)
• Chapter 6 Reduce salt intake: good advice for everyone
• Chapter 7 Alcoholic beverages: a problem of doses
• Chapter 8 The benefits of a varied and well-balanced diet
• Chapter 9 The fresh versus engineered conflict
• Chapter 10 Diet, ideal weight, and body composition
• Chapter 11 Nutrogenomic science and our diet
• Part II Nutrition and Eye Disease
• Chapter 1 The structures of the eyes
• More detailed information
• Chapter 2 Oxidative stress and the antioxidant systems
• More detailed information
• Chapter 3 Diet and supplements
• References
• Acronyms
• Part III Good Cheer at the Table
• Chapter 1 Good cheer at the table
• Part IV Good Food Recipes
• Lucio Buratto and Natalya Ushakova with the collaboration of Riccardo De Prà
• Quality and safety when eating
• Index of Parts I, II, and III
• Index of recipes

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Lucio Buratto, MDis considered a leading international expert in cataract and myopia surgery. He is a pioneer in IOL implantation; in phacoemulsification; and in laser techniques for myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia. Since 1980, Dr. Buratto has organized and presided over 47 updating congresses on cataract and glaucoma surgery and on laser therapy. He also organized 54 practical courses for the teaching of eye surgery and served as spokesman and teacher in 386 courses and congresses. Dr. Buratto has written over 125 scientific publications and 53 monographs dedicated to ophthalmic surgery and has received several awards. Since 2007, Dr. Buratto has been Honorary President of AISO (Italian Academy of Ophthalmological Sciences) and past president of AICCER (Italian Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgery). Presently, he is the director of Centro Ambrosiano Oftalmico (Ophthalmic Microsurgery Centre), and practices at his private profession in Milan.