It is estimated that about 90 million of the 142 million Americans above age 40 are experiencing vision problems, and this population could double by 2050. “For far too long, eye health has received inadequate public health attention, despite good vision being essential to most people’s overall health and well-being,” says Steven Teutsch, former chief science officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Healthful ingredients such as heritage grains, seeds, and legumes, as well as inclusions like nuts and dried fruits, make contributions to the whole cereal package
Today's cereal formulations are adjusting to keep up with consumer trends of eating cereal at all times of the day and seeking more nutrition from both hot and cold varieties.
With the increasing populations of aging individuals and persons glued to a screen all day, there is an equally increasing need for ingredients and products that address eye health. That need is even more critical considering research revealing that, since the eyes are a direct link to the central nervous system in the brain, eye health actually contributes to overall cognitive and emotional health.