If I’m not taking Cooper Complete multivitamins, what foods can I eat that contain mixed carotenoids?
Mixed carotenoids – including beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin – can be obtained through eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. According to the nutrient database at Harvard School of Public Health, a half cup of cooked spinach or one cup of raw spinach will provide the daily requirements (approximately 6 mg) of lutein and zeaxanthin that have been shown to reduce the risk for macular degeneration. It also will meet the daily value for beta carotene. Other food sources of beta carotene include one medium carrot, one mango, one cup of cantaloupe, or a half cup of boiled kale.
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