BELIEVE IT OR NOT: This Fried Chicken Meal Could Prevent Blindness

FRIED CHICKEN LIVER WITH HOT SAUCE

One of the most important consequences of Vitamin A deficiency is dryness of the eyes, which eventually leads to blindness.  In fact, this deficiency has remained one of the leading causes of blindness in the world.  Night blindness is also an eye complication of early Vitamin A deficiency.

Fruits contain a huge store of vitamins and minerals, but sadly Vitamin A is not one of them.  Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which simply means, for it to be absorbed, their must be some fat in our diet.

According to a published Food Data Chart, one of the richest sources of proVitamin A comes from Fried Liver.  Coming in second is Fried Chicken Liver. Results are based on single servings (130g).

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Other food sources you can find Vitamin A include, but are not limited to: butter (salted), cream cheese, cream (from milk), sponge cake, cheesecake, margarine, omelet, quiche, cheese souffle, flaky pastry, liver sausage and chickpeas. 

Be careful though, as Vitamin A if taken in excess of recommended dosages can be toxic, especially for children and pregnant or nursing women. Click here for recommended RDA for children and those under 18yrs old.

Recommended amounts: 3,000IU - Men (Adult)
per the RDA                    2,300IU - Women (Adult)
                                         Not to exceed 10,000IU

So the next time you feel guilty biting into a slice of cheesecake or adding salted butter to your vegetables, remember you are doing good for your eyes! Moderation is the key here.

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