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EYEFOODS NUT MIX: MAKES 3 ½ CUPS FOR A PARTY-SIZE BOWL

OPTOMETRISTS AND AUTHORS Barbara Pelletier and Laurie Capogna provide recipes — six times this year — from their book, “Eyefoods: A Food Plan for Healthy Eyes,” so you can educate your patients about the link between nutrition and eye health. This month’s recipe is dedicated to those who often find themselves overwhelmed in the kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped almonds

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

• 1 cup chopped cashews

• 1 cup pumpkin seeds

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

2. Pour contents of bowl into a serving dish for entertaining.

Tip: Store any remaining mix in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 weeks in a glass jar or storage container.

Eye Health Benefit: Eating a handful of nuts daily is shown to be protective against AMD and cardiovascular disease. Every nut has its own combination of eye-healthy nutrients, so including a variety of them in your diet is the best way to receive maximum nutritional benefit. This mix contains a balance of vitamin E (almonds), alpha-lipoic acid (walnuts) and zinc (pumpkin seeds and cashews). Enjoy responsibly! Nuts are high in calories and contain omega-6 fatty acids, so limit your intake to one small handful per day. OM