Filed under: HEALTH!
Pumpkins are a sure sign of fall. We may carve one for Halloween, decorate with them for Thanksgiving, not to mention baking one into a pie. But did you know that pumpkin is also a powerhouse of nutrients that are essential for good eye health?
A serving of fresh pumpkin (100 grams) contains 246% of RDA Vitamin A. Vitamin A, also found in high amounts in carrots, is essential in the eye for the proper function of rods (night vision) and cones (color vision). Pumpkin also contains the powerful anti-oxidants Vitamin C and E which act to prevent cellular damage and aging.
If that weren’t enough reason to eat some pumpkin, it also contains nutrients that protect the macula from age-related macular degeneration. The phyto-nutrients lutein and zea-xanthin act as a natural “sunscreen” of the macula which protects it from damage from UV rays as we get older.
Pumpkin seeds contain high amounts of zinc, which has also been shown to have a protective effect on the macula.
This year when you are buying your pumpkin to carve, buy an extra to try in a new recipe, like this one I really like from Cooking Light Magazine: Spicy Chicken and Pumpkin Stew!
Written by: Dr. Deana Labrosse
(Dr. Labrosse is in on Wednesdays and every other Saturday!)
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Filed under: HEALTH!
As promised, Dr. Brad Newton is
sharing his eye health wisdom
every week. This week we asked doc…
Are carrots good for your eyes??? Carrots do have Vitamin A, which is necessary for retinal function but they are also right up there with potatoes as one of the starchiest veggies. They can cause a spike in your blood sugar that is not good for your eyes or any other organ in your body. Spinach or other dark green leafy vegetables contain the vitamins your eyes need including lutein, which is very important for retinal health. So when the dust settles, Popeye wins! Thats all Folks!!!Do you have any eye health questions? Post any questions and Brad will do his best to answer them. Don’t forget to eat your greens!!! Yum 
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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, HEALTH!
Just a few weeks ago…we received our new Anne et Valentin frames from the trade show in Paris. This Factory One model in a gorgeous royal blue was one of the many frames we received. Although this model has been around before this season…this is a brand new color and we love it!!!
Dr. Brad will be posting his own tidbits of knowledge starting next week. Did you know that carrots are not as good for your vision as most people perceive?! Stay tuned for details!
Come in tomorrow, get your eyes checked, see Dr. Newton’s next fabulous shirt and check out his specs:)
Check back tomorrow for more info on Anne et Valentin trunk show this Saturday, November 19th from 11-5 PM. Anne et Valentin is known for their colorful, and playful glasses. They are for the person who enjoys wearing their glasses and wants an individualistic look. As their tagline states, “Delighted to be yourself!” The collection has a large variety of plastic and metal frames for men and women….from tortoise to red to blue.
We are officially open on Mondays from 11am-7pm, now through the end of January. No need for an appointment…just stop on in!!!
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Filed under: HEALTH!, Rapp
We just can’t get enough of Dr. Newton’s sweet shirts! How can one person have so many cool clothes? This button-down trucker shirt is a barrel o’fun…ha:)
If there was a spokesman for Rapp, Brad would be it. He seems to be able to rock any Rapp frame including this model “Tom”. We love the modern take on a vintage shape.
The glasses outline the shape of his eyes, they follow his brow line and accent his retro shirt. The honey color is great with his complexion and fair hair.
Hmmm, I wonder what he’ll wear next?! Find out in person by getting an exam next Wednesday…
Filed under: Anne et Valentin, HEALTH!
All hope abandon, ye who enter here…
Ahoy, hope everyone is ready to unleash their inner pirate for international Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th! It looks like Dr. Newton is ready, with his parrot and his wicked glasses.
The Anne et Valentin frames Brad wore yesterday were worthy of a pirate and his cool shirt sure sealed the deal We think that it is fantastic the way these frames follow his eyebrow line. The dark to light hue is so modern and the model comes in so many varieties of colors! Dr. Brad Newton is here to give exams every Wednesday from 12-7pm….so come on by and get your peepers checked.
Filed under: Anne et Valentin, HEALTH!
We caught Dr. Newton relaxing before his first patient of the day. His Anne Et Valentin frames match his hip button-down shirt perfectly…
Speaking of relaxing, don’t forget to join us tonight for the opening of Art Lakeview from 6pm – 8pm. See fabulous art by our featured artist, Devin Shea and enjoy some wine, cheese and crackers. yum!
“My Pink Boots” by Devin Shea- Acrylic on Canvas 20″x24″
Filed under: HEALTH!, Rapp
Dr. Brad Newton and I stopped by our neighbors,
Chicago Music Exchange, and guess who we saw? Rob, the drum manager, wearing the
Francis Klein frames he purchased at Eye Spy! So, Brad picked up a djembe and Rob grabbed a tar hand drum and they started banging away…dum, ditty, dum, ditty, dum, dum, dum.
Dr. Newton is wearing his very own
Rapp frame.
Rapp is a small company out of Toronto that hand-crafts all of their frames. They only make 30 pairs of each model for the whole world to see (and buy!), so they are very exclusive! Stop by while they are still 25% off, through the month of August…and don’t forget about our Sunglass (and more) Sale that ends August 31st.
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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, HEALTH!
It’s that time of week again and Dr. Newton never ceases to amaze us. Although his shirt is more subdued than usual, the patterns are far from average. We love how his Anne et Valentin frames match perfectly!
Don’t forget that the August Sunglass Sale is in effect! For the entire month of August our sunglasses are on sale from 10%-50% off! We also have select eyeglasses on sale…come on in and get that frame you’ve been dreaming of!!!
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Filed under: HEALTH!, Rapp
Dr. Karen Squier is filling in for for Dr. Brad Newton this week, yee haw! Since he knew that he wasn’t going to be here, he graciously left this awesome fringed shirt for Karen to wear for the
Shirt of the Week….and apparently, Dr. Brad wore this shirt on-stage when he performed with Dolly Parton at Allstate Arena (formerly known as Rosemont Horizon)!!This shirt is super unique, so we combined it with these one-of-a-kind Rapp frames. She is so excited to be sporting these gorgeous purple striated cat-eye glasses.
Dr. Newton is normally in on Wednesdays and Dr. Squier is on Saturdays. Don’t forget to stop in for your annual eye exam and check in every Wednesday for our Shirt of the Week!!!
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