Hydration Pearls for Dry Eye Disease

Dry Eyes means more hydration. How many of us get enough water intake during the day? Adding lemon to your water is a great way to help consume more especially if you want the added flavor and some extra vitamin C.

According to my health Alberta, it’s recommended to drink six to eight glasses of water per day. Some adults may need more or less depending on how healthy they are, how much they exercise, and how dry or hot the climate is.

The top 10 water rich foods include: cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, brussel sprouts, oranges and apples. Grazing on these great eye foods every 60-90 minutes will help you stay hydrated during the day.

The foods you eat play a critical role in the nutrients & antioxidants you provide your body and of course your eye health. The top 10 water rich foods include: cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, brussel sprouts, oranges and apples. Grazing on these great eye foods every 60-90 minutes will help you stay hydrated during the day.

If you’re not great at eating your veggies, a good rule of thumb is to eat a fruit or veggie from each color of the rainbow per day. You can always start off slow and add in a veggie/fruit per day and then increase to one plant based meal a day to get more nutrients.