.Today, Ellen Kamhi PhD RN interviewed Rudrani Banik, M.D. about Debunking the Carrot Myth for our eye health.

About Dr. Rani

Rudrani Banik, M.D. is double board-certified ophthalmologist and integrative practitioner with over twenty-five years of experience. Her mission is to empower and inspire individuals worldwide to prioritize their eye health through the power of nutrition and lifestyle. Banik has been featured as an expert on Good Morning America, the TODAY show online, The New York Times, CBS Evening News, NBC, ABC, The Washington Post, FOX, and over 75 podcasts. She was voted Castle Connolly Top Doctor and New York Magazine’s Best Doctor annually since 2017. “Beyond Carrots – Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z” marks her debut as an author. Banik lives and works in New York City. 

About the Book

‘Beyond Carrots’ shatters the common myth that carrots are all you need for healthy vision.

In fact, there are over 30 nutrients your eyes need to protect and preserve them for a lifetime. In this “eye-opening” book, double board-certified ophthalmologist and integrative practitioner Dr. Rudrani Banik, M.D., shares this range of nutrients critical for healthy vision. She also highlights the Best Foods for Eye Health A to Z, an entire alphabet of therapeutic foods richest in these nutrients to support your eyesight.

Contact: Website: https://rudranibanikmd.com/
Twitter: @RudraniBanikMD
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/

To listen to the interview, click the player below. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please use the comment section under this post or contact Ellen Kamhi here.

You may also be interested in the her previous podcast with Dr. Z about Integrative Approach to Eye and Vision Health with Dr. Rudrani Banik MD

Beets are an excellent food for your brain, heart, eyes, and more. They are loaded with antioxidants such as fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. A mere half cup of beets provides 17% of your daily requirement of folate. According to Dr. Ellen Kamhi, author of The Natural Medicine Chest, beets in various colors — from red to gold to white — can help protect against heart disease, birth defects, and certain cancers, particularly colon cancer.

Here are 5 ways beets can boost your health:

1. Fight cancer. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, beets inhibit the production of carcinogens and increase production of immune cells and body enzymes that help fight cancer development. Kamhi says it is the betacyanin, compound that gives this root vegetable their red color, that reduces the growth of cancer cells.
2. Boost your brain. Studies found that one cup of beet juice a day increases blood flow to the brain, keeping it sharp and building a line of defense against dementia associated with aging.

 
To read the rest of the benefits, please visit this page

You may also be interested in reading the benefits of other nutritious food such as papaya and sweet potato.