observer Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Fruit and veg, containing carotene produces a yellow skin colour and makes you "more attractive", according to scientists. Thought they used to call it jaundice?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Are these the same 'scientists' that said eating carrot's improves your night vision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Durnim Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Are these the same 'scientists' that said eating carrot's improves your night vision ...I thought they gave you big ears and bucked teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 No Algy, there the ones who put it about during WW2, that the success of our night fighters was due to our pilots eating carrots; rather than divulge the secret of radar! Alas the Germans already had radar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Not just a ww2 myth though Obs as Carrots contain beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A, and vitamin A is indeed for healthy eyesight, skin and immune system. If you are deficient in Vit A then your night vision will deteriorate.... it's pretty hard to become deficient though as the body only needs a small amount of Vit A If you really want to improve your eyesight get yourself a games console and some war/fighting games with guns Scientist have found that pc/console games that involve aiming and shooting and virtual objects can improve eyesight and increases your night vision. It does this apparently as it trains the eyes ability to detect objects in twilight conditions where colours fade into different shades of grey. The only other way of improving 'visual contrast' is to improve the optics of the eye with contact lenses, glasses or surgery. No good for me though as I can't use the xbox controller as there's too many buttons and I can't remember what they all do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 No Algy, there the ones who put it about during WW2, that the success of our night fighters was due to our pilots eating carrots; rather than divulge the secret of radar! Alas the Germans already had radar! Bloody Hell obs do you think I've bin in the dark since 1940? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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observer Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 If you've been in the dark that long Algy, guess you need the carrots! I'll get back to my game, now I know it supposed to improve one's eyesight (according to Diz!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 correction.... 'according to scientists' Obs so don't blame me if you go blind or get a squint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Got that disclaimer in in time there Diz, I can't sue you now, if it's wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I always try to be one step ahead at all times Obs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Dont forget obs not all games are good for your eyesight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Only the ones that get you winking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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