Macular Degeneration (MD) is the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss. Nearly two out of three people will eventually develop age-related eye diseases and one in four of them will eventually lose their vision. Eating for Eye Health contains over 90 recipes carefully selected and tested by medical professionals to ensure good health comes with a great taste. Written by food and cooking experts Ita Buttrose and Vanessa Jones, Eating for Eye Health uses food items found in every pantry to create stunning dishes. Start with a hearty Miso Broth with Udon Noodles and Wakame, and move onto Oysters drizzled with Eschallot Dressing or indulge your sweet tooth with Yoghurt Panna Cotta and Poached Cherries. Classic, crisp and stylish, Eating for Eye Health is a modern, practical guide to cooking for nutrition and well being.
Author Biography
Ita Buttrose is a journalist and author and has been patron of the Macular Disease Foundation Australia since 2005. Vanessa Jones is a young chef who is passionate about eating healthily. Both Ita and Vanessa know first-hand from the experiences of their relatives, the devastation caused by macular degeneration.
