The pelleted feed I get for my chickens has marigold in it. I assumed it was just to give the yolks a better color. Good to know it has benefits besides that.
I posted that link to show the health value of Marigold petals. I suppose you might throw some in a protein shake, but I am not certain how enjoyable they would be in salad; Maybe chopped up and in the dressing.
Tilted Irish Kilt sent this to me. (A Diana Favorite is on the list!)
"Best lutein sources:
“These eight foods offer some of the highest amounts of lutein per serving:
Kale – “ One cup of raw kale contains about 11 milligrams, almost two times the amount linked to health benefits. Cooking it reduces kale’s lutein by nearly half, however, but this total still meets your daily recommendation.”
Spinach :” Loaded with iron, vitamin K, and magnesium, spinach is an all-in-one source of many essential vitamins and minerals. It’s also high in antioxidants like lutein, with 8 milligrams in one cup. Unlike kale, cooking spinach enhances its lutein content” (2X).
Romaine Lettuce : “While a lighter-pigmented leafy green, romaine lettuce still has plenty of lutein. Two cups of shredded lettuce in a salad add almost 4 milligrams to your meal. “
Corn :”gets its yellow pigment thanks to lutein, and per cup contains about 3.6 milligrams. Corn-based products boast similarly high levels.
Bell Peppers :” Bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C and contain a range of carotenoids, including lutein. While each pepper color has its nutritional advantages, green bell peppers have the highest lutein content with up to 1.4 milligrams depending on the pepper’s size.
Also mentioned: Parsley , Pistachios , Eggs .
Information source:
https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-lutein"