choose higher-fiber options more often.
5. Ultra-Processed Foods
Many ultra-processed foods combine several things at once:
Added sugar
High sodium
Refined carbohydrates
Saturated fat
Low fiber
When these foods make up a large share of the diet, they can contribute to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease—all of which may indirectly affect eye health.
Examples include:
Packaged snack cakes
Sugary drinks
Some frozen convenience meals
Candy
Highly processed snack foods
You do not need to eliminate every packaged product. A practical approach is to make whole or minimally processed foods the