I have Grave's Disease. It's an incurable condition that attacks many organs, most notably your thyroid and often your eyes. Since having radiation therapy to kill my thyroid a little more than a year ago, I've suffered a steady decline in my eyesight. Read more . Macular degeneration is something I knew I was at risk of, because the rogue antibody in my blood continues to attack other organs. I'm keenly aware of the effects that my diet has on many things, and try to prepare meals that are not only comfort food but system boosters. There's a growing body of evidence to suggest that the lutein in spinach actually helps prevent cataracts, and can both prevent and even improve macular degeneration. I have to be careful, because I'm on blood thinners for another side-effect of Grave's Disease, that being blood clots. Spinach and other dark green leafy vegetables are high in vitamin K, which thickens the blood and can counteract the effects of Coumadin and thinners. The trick is not to avoid these wonderful vegetables, but to be consistent in the amounts you consume, so I try to include spinach in my pasta sauces and other entrées in order to keep the balance right. Besides being the stuff that Popeye legends are made of and that spawn kids' culinary nightmares, spinach is a delicious, earthy vegetable that makes wonderful comfort food foundations. This recipe is one of my favourites. I love a nice hearty rustic meal, and the roasted potatoes, eggs and cheese makes this so earthy! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do ...