They say, “you are what you eat” and studies have shown that this applies to hearing loss as well. Here are four summer friendly sippers with key ear-friendly nutrients. You need a blender or a juicer and then you’re all set.
THE LOW-CAL LISTENER
Watch your waistline! A study on mice concluded that calorie restriction could help
delay age-related hearing loss. Try this low-cal smoothie for a slimming treat.
- 240ml water
- 250 ml kale
- 4 cucumber slices
- 125 ml blueberries
- 4 medium strawberries
- 3-5 grapes
- 125 ml orange juice
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 180ml almond milk
THE FOLATE FRENZY
A recent study showed that people with
age-related hearing loss often had low levels of folate. Here’s a folate-rich smoothie to help your thirst – and your ears!
- 240 ml water
- 120 ml orange juice
- 120 ml almond milk
- 1 mango (skin left on)
- 2 handfuls of spinach
- 1 celery stalk
- 125 ml blackberries
- 125 ml cantaloupe melon
THE MAGNESIUM MIXER
A study of 300 military recruits found daily magnesium supplements helped
protect the ear from noise-induced damage. Try this magnesium-rich smoothie before heading to your next summer concert.
- 240 ml water
- 1 banana
- 2 handfuls of sinach
- ½ an avocado
- 1 tablespoon sesame seed
- 1 small handful of almonds
- 2 tablespoons low-fat yogurt
- 3 medium strawberries
- 125 ml blueberries
- 1 tablespoon honey or guava
- 125 ml orange juice
- 125 ml almond milk
THE ANTIOXIDANT AUDIOPHILE
Antioxidants have been proven to have a host of benefits – the most recent one being
improving hearing. Here’s an anti-oxidant rich smoothie for your ears.
- 1 medium sweet potato (boiled 30-35 minutes, skinned)
- 1 handful kale
- 1 small-medium carrot
- 1 small sweet red pepper
- 250 ml cantaloupe
- 160 ml orange juice
- 80 ml almond / low-fat milk
- 1 small handful of almonds
- 1 teaspoon honey