In conjunction with the annual AMD Awareness Week, MDS held a talk on “Nutrition for AMD Eyes” on September 26. Over 70 members attended the event at the Alexandra Hospital, and five new members joined MDS.
Dr Kumari Neelam (below), registrar and senior research fellow at the Department of Ophthalmology at Alexandra Hospital gave us a very interesting overview of the important role that carotenoids play in maintaining healthy retinas.
Dr Kumari highlighted the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin as they are the most strongly associated with reduced risk of MD. These are obtained primarily from dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, and turnip greens. And of course our whole family of Asian green leafy vegetables, including kai lan, pak choy, choy sum, Chinse cabbage, and daun singkong (tapioca leaves).
Her presentation was full of useful information. Three interesting tips: First, to preserve nutrients, don’t soak fruits and veggies, wash under running water. Second, cut into small pieces, as this also releases the nutrients. Third, slightly cooked is better than raw, as this releases nutrients.
After the presentation, the members of the society had a special treat – the first cooking demonstration at an MDS event! As the MDS members crowded on the stage, Alexandra staffers, Ms Lock Poh Leng and Chef William Chan, magically produced three delicious dishes in front of our eyes. They were sweet potato and corn pancake; vegetarian pizza, and mixed fruit cocktail. They not only proved tasty, but are remarkably easy to prepare.
The cooking demonstration’s main message was s simple slogan which is both catchy and easy to remember: “Think and Eat Green and Yellow". Many thanks to Dr Kumari and Alexandra Hospital staffer Wahida binte Hussain for taking the trouble to arrange for the cooking demonstration. After Saturday’s session, none of our MDS members who attended will ever have an excuse for not eating plenty of fruits and vegetables!
Dr Kumari Neelam (below), registrar and senior research fellow at the Department of Ophthalmology at Alexandra Hospital gave us a very interesting overview of the important role that carotenoids play in maintaining healthy retinas. 
Dr Kumari highlighted the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin as they are the most strongly associated with reduced risk of MD. These are obtained primarily from dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, and turnip greens. And of course our whole family of Asian green leafy vegetables, including kai lan, pak choy, choy sum, Chinse cabbage, and daun singkong (tapioca leaves).
Her presentation was full of useful information. Three interesting tips: First, to preserve nutrients, don’t soak fruits and veggies, wash under running water. Second, cut into small pieces, as this also releases the nutrients. Third, slightly cooked is better than raw, as this releases nutrients.
After the presentation, the members of the society had a special treat – the first cooking demonstration at an MDS event! As the MDS members crowded on the stage, Alexandra staffers, Ms Lock Poh Leng and Chef William Chan, magically produced three delicious dishes in front of our eyes. They were sweet potato and corn pancake; vegetarian pizza, and mixed fruit cocktail. They not only proved tasty, but are remarkably easy to prepare.
The cooking demonstration’s main message was s simple slogan which is both catchy and easy to remember: “Think and Eat Green and Yellow". Many thanks to Dr Kumari and Alexandra Hospital staffer Wahida binte Hussain for taking the trouble to arrange for the cooking demonstration. After Saturday’s session, none of our MDS members who attended will ever have an excuse for not eating plenty of fruits and vegetables!
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Dr Kumari Neelam highlighted very good point for healthy eyes from green vegetables for the Asian and all human.She gave us a very important tips to take care of our eyes.
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