An increased intake of fruit and vegetables is associated with a slightly decreased risk of developing a cataract. A vegetarian or vegan diet may also decrease risk, although this effect might just be due to a higher vegetable intake, specifically a higher intake of legumes.[1][2][3][4]
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A higher intake of fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of developing cataracts. Additionally, vegetarian or vegan diets may lower this risk, potentially due to increased consumption of vegetables and legumes.