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Last week, our show and podcast was what does anxiety have to do with food?

This week we'll be discussing how food helps to maintain good vision.

Are you surprised?

So listeners, do you ever think about whether the foods you're eating for breakfast either help provide nutrients for good eye health or are your food choices detrimental to your eye health?

Something to think about.

I think it's a new topic we haven't really talked about.

For sure.

I'm Melanie Beasley and I'm a registered and licensed dietitian.

And on other shows, I've shared my own health journey over the years with cancer and

some digestive issues and a host of other things.

And I believe that if you're a dietitian or a physician or therapist, when you've had your

own struggles and your own health issues,

they do develop a deeper understanding of your client's struggles

and you're more willing to sort of dig in and find those solutions

and get some relief.

And I know, Brittany, you would agree with me with your own health journey, right?

Yeah, absolutely.

It, you empathize, sympathize with the clients more.

And then, yeah, you have personal interests, so you dive even deeper into the research.

Yeah, yeah.

And there's nothing better.

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