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Question
HELLO, I make enough porridge to last for 3 morning meals.Is the nutrition in it still good for that long or would it be healthier to make it fresh every morning?
I have Central Retinal Vein Occlusion in one eye.Can you tell me what foods etc. benefit the eyes the most?

Thanks a lot for your advice, Dian

Answer
Hello Dian,
As far as I know the porridge should be OK BUT to absolutely make sure I would email the company that makes the brand you are using and ask them if there is any problem with doing that.  They would know and be the expert on the specific brand you are using!!
As for nutrients that benefit the eyes, vitamin A is one vitamin that is very important.  Both vitamin A and carotenoids (which form vitamin A) are important.  The body gets vitamin A in two ways: in animal sources of foods (where vitamin A is completely made) such as liver, fish oil, eggs, milk, etc... and in carotenoids such as beta carotene which form vitamin A in the body. Carotenoids come from plant foods that are red, yellow, orange and in many dark green leafy vegetables.  As in any thing, everything in moderation.  TOO much vitamin A over an extended period of time in the already formed type can become toxic to the body because it can be stored.  Carotenoids are not toxic.  
Your best bet is to eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables to get enough vitamin A.  If you are thinking of taking a supplement ALWAYS check with your doctor first and watch how much vitamin A is in your supplement.  The current DRI for vitamin A for male adults is 900 mcg per day and for female adults is 700 mcg per day.
Hope that helps,
Kim Tessmer, RD LD
www.Nutrifocus.net  

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