World Hearing Day: Eat these foods to lower risk of hearing loss
Published on Mar 03, 2022 06:30 PM IST
- It is possible to lower your risk of age-related hearing loss with good nutrition. Here are all the food items you need to include in your diet for excellent hearing health.
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Published on Mar 03, 2022 06:30 PM IST
Eating a healthy and balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruits can reduce risk of hearing loss by 30% according to studies. Green leafy vegetables, lentils, beans and magnesium-rich foods also work wonders for your hearing health. Dietitian Garima Goyal talks about foods that reduce risk of hearing loss.(Pixabay)
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Fish: Fish is an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acid, which is linked with a lower inflammation in the body and protects against age related hearing loss. The high vitamin D content in fish also helps strenghten the bones in ear, and particularly prevents otosclerosis (an abnormal bone growth inside the ear that causes hearing loss)(Pixabay)
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Green leafy vegetables: Leafy greens have countless benefits, and are even beneficial for your ear health. These are rich sources of potassium, folic acid and vitamin C, among other important nutrients. Potassium regulates the levels of inner fluid in your ear, while folate can help in a faster regeneration of hair cells in the inner ear.(Pixabay)
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Lentils, beans and peas: All legumes are good sources of zinc, a mineral which has time and again been associated with a better immunity and boosted hearing power. It can even prevent unwanted infections and microbial growth in the ear. Other important sources of zinc that you can consume are chicken, almonds, cashews and peanuts.(Pixabay)
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Published on Mar 03, 2022 06:30 PM IST
Lentils, beans and peas: All legumes are good sources of zinc, a mineral which has time and again been associated with a better immunity and boosted hearing power. It can even prevent unwanted infections and microbial growth in the ear. Other important sources of zinc that you can consume are chicken, almonds, cashews and peanuts.(Pixabay)
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Published on Mar 03, 2022 06:30 PM IST