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greenybasket · 1 year

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The 5 Best Fruits and Vegetables to Eat For Eye Health

Do you want to keep your eyes healthy, but don't know what the best fruits and vegetables are to eat? In this article, we will teach you the top five, so that you can put these items into your diet.

What are the 5 best fruits and vegetables to eat for eye health?

There are many different fruits and vegetables that are good for eye health, but these five stand out as the best:

1. Carrots - Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for good vision, and carrots have been shown to improve night vision.

2. Leafy green vegetables - Dark, leafy greens like spinach and kale are packed with nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin, which have been shown to protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in older adults.

3. Citrus fruits - Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits are rich in vitamin C, another nutrient important for eye health. Vitamin C helps to protect the eyes from damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.

4. Tomatoes - Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of AMD. Lycopene is thought to help protect the eyes from free radical damage.

5. Brussels Sprouts - Brussels sprouts, like broccoli, belong to the cruciferous vegetable family and contain the same health-promoting plant chemicals. Brussels sprouts are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, which are essential for the macular health of your eyes

Benefits of eating these fruits and vegetables?

1. These fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients that are essential for eye health, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and lutein.

2. Eating these foods can help protect your eyes from age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

3. These fruits and vegetables are also rich in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and protect your eyes from damage caused by free radicals.

4. Eating a diet that includes these foods can also help improve your overall health, which is good for your eyesight.

Why is it important to have a healthy diet for your eyes?

A healthy diet is important for overall health and wellness, but did you know that what you eat can also impact your eyesight? Just like the rest of your body, your eyes rely on nutrients from the food you eat to function properly. There are a few specific vitamins and minerals that are especially important for eye health, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and zinc. These nutrients can help protect your eyes from damage and disease.

Vitamin A is essential for vision. It helps the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye, to work properly. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can help reduce the risk of cataracts and other age-related eye problems. Zinc is needed for proper development and function of the retina.

Eating a diet rich in these nutrients can help keep your eyes healthy and reduce your risk of developing certain eye problems. Some great foods to include in your diet for healthy eyes include carrots, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, citrus fruits, tomatoes, fish, and nuts.

Sources of these fruits and vegetables?

There are many different fruits and vegetables that are good for eye health. Some of the best ones include carrots, tomatoes, spinach, kale, and oranges. These fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients that are essential for healthy eyesight.

Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body and is necessary for night vision. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the eyes from damage caused by ultraviolet light. Spinach is a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that help to filter out harmful blue light and protect the eyes from age-related macular degeneration. Kale is another excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin, as well as beta-carotene. Oranges are a good source of vitamin C, which is necessary for the production of collagen in the eyes.

Eating a diet rich in these nutrient-packed fruits and vegetables can help to keep your eyes healthy and reduce your risk of developing serious eye problems later on in life.

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greenglowinspooks · 6 months

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(DCxDP) The obligations of a rogue versus those of a parent (pt. 2)

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Tw: N/A

Will be crossposted to AO3 eventually

(Pt. 1 here) - (Pt. 3 here)

(Masterlist/subscription post)

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It was a beautiful morning. Somehow, against all odds, the sun was shining through the thick smog perpetually covering Gotham.

And Danny hated it.

He was in pain, he was exhausted, he was grieving, and all he wanted to do was sleep for at least a week.

In an act of celestial mockery, the sun shone regardless.

After around twenty minutes of tossing and turning in bed, trying to get back to sleep, Danny gave up and pried himself out of bed.

He stumbled through the hallway and into the living room, staring openly at every splash of color he saw in the small apartment. He hadn’t forgotten what color looked like in the time he was in the lab, but it was comforting to see.

Someone cleared their throat. Danny whipped his head around, eyes falling on a scrawny, gangly man sitting down in a worn armchair, hunched over a laptop. He was looking at him with a dull, bored expression.

Right. Scarecrow.

His escape.

The chase.

His mom.

“You look a lot less terrifying without the mask,” Danny blurted out, slapping his hand over his mouth. “I didn’t mean that.”

“Well, I certainly wouldn’t call my normal appearance frightening,” Scarecrow hummed, focusing his attention back onto the laptop, “that’s what the costume is for, after all.”

“Oh.”

After a brief moment of excruciating silence, Scarecrow spoke.

“You any good with computers, Danny? Hacking, and all that?”

Danny jolted. Scarecrow needed his help with something! This was great! Now, he’d have more of a reason not to get rid of him!

“Oh, uh, yeah! Not as good as my friend Tucker, but I think I’m pretty good.”

“And you’re familiar with the GiW’s systems specifically,” Scarecrow continued, beckoning him over. Danny complied, shuffling over awkwardly. “Right?”

“Well, I guess? My friends and I got into their stuff a couple of times before they…”

“Wonderful,” Scarecrow said, standing up with a stretch. He shoved the laptop into Danny’s hands and gestured for him to sit down on the couch. “Then you can hack into their system and extract whatever files you can find.”

Danny stared at the man like he’d lost his mind. He looked back at him expectantly.

Danny sat down.

“Yeah, I-I can do that. Tuck and I built a back door into their system ages ago,” he said, checking the screen. It was clear that for all the skills that Scarecrow had, hacking was definitely not one of them. “But, uh, don’t you have someone else that usually does this sort of thing for you? Not that I’m complaining!”

Scarecrow scowled, and Danny felt his heart fall into his ass.

“Usually, I do,” Scarecrow huffed, “but I chose to leave my most recent job with the Penguin early, so now there’s no way that he or Eddie will help me with anything until I make it up to them somehow.”

“Oh,” Danny said.

He had no clue whatsoever who Eddie was.

Danny got to work quickly, hoping that if he ignored the gangly man, he would leave him be. Luckily, he did just that, leaving to go work on something in another room.

Danny checked the laptop’s security before continuing Scarecrow’s progress, making sure that the GiW wouldn’t be able to grab their location.

It was…threateningly good. Whoever Eddie was, he had somehow crammed the functionality of a top-of-the-line PC into a tiny, beat-up old laptop. It almost reminded Danny of Tucker and his terrifying competence with his PDA.

Tucker.

Amity park.

Home.

Danny snapped himself out of his thoughts, tabbing back into the application Scarecrow had up and began to work his magic.

He had near full access to the entire GiW database within half an hour.

Mumbling out a quick thank-you to Tucker, he called Scarecrow over to appraise his work.

“Fixed up some food for you while you worked,” the rogue said, handing him a bowl of oatmeal, taking the laptop into his lap as he did so, “didn’t know how well you could eat, considering you’re recovering from… surgery, so I decided to stay on the safe side.”

Danny had no clue what this guy’s deal was.

He definitely did not tear up at the first genuine thoughtfulness he encountered in weeks, and he did not look away as he ate so that Scarecrow couldn’t see his face.

At least Scarecrow was too focused on the laptop to notice or care.

Or, maybe, he was just mercifully ignoring him.

Either way, Danny ate slowly, not wanting to make himself sick. He allowed himself to absentmindedly look around the room for the first time, taking everything in.

It was strangely homey. The space was filled with warm browns and yellows, a few splashes of color on the wall in the form of (obviously gifted) paintings. There was a beat-up bookshelf against the wall, clearly second-hand, filled to the brim with psychology books. On every available surface there was a different colored candle, all at different stages of use, clearly collected over the course of years.

Danny knew that the man next to him was a crazed, murderous criminal, but his home was oddly reminiscent of Jazz.

He was not about to cry.

“Danny,” Scarecrow hummed, snapping him out of his spiraling, “can you explain this to me?”

He looked over. The rogue was pointing to a new report, seemingly posted only a few hours ago.

Nodding, he took the computer into his lap, pouring over the contents.

He read the report again.

And again.

Danny swore loudly, crumpling like a wet paper bag, head in his hands.

“What?”

“It’s…” he swore again, glancing back at the laptop, “they…since you became liminal from synthetic ectoplasm, when we’re within about 500 meters of one another, our ectoplasm signatures resonate, and they can’t track us with any of their technology.”

“How is that a bad thing?”

“If we’re not that close to each other, they can track us down from anywhere in the world.”

Scarecrow went dead quiet. After what felt like the single longest minute of Danny’s life, he let out a truly exasperated sigh, slumping over in his seat.

“Yeah, me too,” Danny mumbled, utterly miserable.

“…I’ll have to move my plans back a little,” Scarecrow sighed, “I can’t drag an injured child with me when I attack the Gotham GiW base, you’ll just get in the way.”

“Oh come on,” Danny whined, “I can take care of myself just fine. Besides, Batman brings kids with him to do dangerous stuff all the time, and he’s fine!”

“Might I remind you that the second Robin died violently,” Scarecrow snapped, “and that Batman most likely has more traumatic brain injuries than all of the Gotham rogues combined. That really isn’t the winning argument you think it is.”

Danny paused, trying to think up some way to win the argument. Then, he realized what he had ignored before.

“Wait, Scarecrow, you’re gonna attack the GiW?”

“That’s the plan,” he nodded, “and call me Dr. Crane. I’m only Scarecrow when I’m in the mask.”

But,” Danny sputtered, “Sca—uh, Dr. Crane—that’s insane! The weapons they’ve got- they’ll rip you apart!”

“Not my first time,” Crane said, making Danny wince. “Besides, I have plenty of experience avoiding gunfire. I’ll live.”

“You…” Danny was silent for a while, trying to think of something to say, “fine, but you have to take me with you wherever you go. As soon as they see either of us on their radars, they’ll hunt us down.”

Dr. Crane sighed.

“…Fine. I need some time to plan anyways. Now, you’re going to help me download these files, properly format them, and send them out.”

“…Why?”

“Well, some of the other rogues might appreciate the heads up, and I’d quite like them to be indebted to me. Besides, I still need to pay back the Penguin for ditching him, and he loves knowing things that other people don’t.”

Danny paused.

“That’s an awful idea, no offense. If any of the rogues know our weaknesses, they—”

“Danny, we’re censoring everything. The only things they need to know about are the GiW specifically, and any sort of laws surrounding them.”

Danny snorted.

“You care about laws now?”

“Yes, because if we get taken to Arkham, they’ll hand us off to the GiW the moment they ask, and it’ll be completely legal.”

Oh. Danny had honestly forgotten that Arkham was an option.

“…Ok. I’ll help you. Who are we telling?”

“I don’t think you really need to know,” Dr. Crane said, the faintest shadow of an amused look on his face, “but I’ll humor you for now. We’re sending the files out to the Penguin, Riddler, Poison Ivy via Harley Quinn, Two-Face, and Red Hood.”

Danny nodded. He could live with that.

“Alright, then let’s get to work.”

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