Small everyday choices – from the foods you eat to the color of your walls – may have a bigger impact on your health than you think.
If you’re looking to improve your eyesight, carrots aren’t the only food worth adding to your plate. According to WebMD, red bell peppers are packed with vitamin C, which supports the blood vessels in your eyes. Sunflower seeds and almonds provide about half the daily recommended amount of vitamin E, which may help slow age-related macular degeneration. Dark leafy greens also offer a healthy mix of vitamins C and E, making them another smart choice for eye health.
Your surroundings may also influence how you feel. A study published in Science Direct found that blue bedroom walls can support your circadian rhythm and positively affect physical, mental and behavioral patterns. Researchers also noted that green, white and pink shades may help encourage positive emotions.
And in surprising news for cheese lovers, a study published in the journal Neurology suggests that high-fat cheese and cream may actually help lower the risk of dementia. Researchers found that people who ate 50 grams or more of high-fat cheese daily reduced their chances of developing dementia by 13 percent compared to those who consumed less than 15 grams per day.