Are You Getting Ready for Summer? Here are 4 Summertime Smoothies for Better Hearing!

A good diet is not only important for overall health, but there are foods that you can consume that can specifically improve hearing health.

Here are some great summertime drinks that are full of nutrients for your ears.  

Fitter, Happier, and More Productive Hearing 

Trim down your waistline with this smoothie. A study on mice showed that restricting calories could delay the onset of age-related hearing loss (presbycusis). Try this low calorie smoothie:

8 oz. water
8 oz. kale
4 cucumber slices
4 oz. blueberries
4 medium sized strawberries
3-5 grapes
4 oz. orange juice
The juice of half a lemon
6 oz. almond milk

The Folate Float

A study concluded that individuals with presbycusis tend to have low levels of folate. Here’s a smoothie packed with folate to quench your thirst and improve ear health:

8 oz. water
4 oz. orange juice
4 oz. almond milk
1 mango (with the skin left on)
2 handfuls of spinach
1 stalk of celery
4 oz. blackberries
4 oz. cantaloupe

The Magnesium Blend

A study on 300 recruits from the military showed that daily supplements of magnesium helped to protect the ears from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). This is a great drink to try before attending a summer concert. 

8 oz. water
1 banana
2 handfuls of spinach
½ an avocado
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
1 small handful of almonds
2 tablespoons of low-fat yogurt
3 medium strawberries
4 oz. blueberries
1 tablespoon of honey or guava
4 oz. of orange juice
4 oz. almond milk

The Music Lover’s Antioxidant

Antioxidants provide a number of benefits for the body, which include improving people’s hearing. This smoothie is packed with antioxidants that benefit your ears.

1 medium sized sweet potato (boiled 30-35 minutes, or until soft, remove skin)
1 handful of kale 
1 small to medium sized carrot
1 small sweet red pepper
8 oz. cantaloupe
5 oz. orange juice
2 oz. almond or low fat milk 
1 small handful of almonds
1 teaspoon of honey
 
Cool off this summer by trying out these refreshing smoothies! 

Don’t forget to protect your ears with some earplugs, when using a blender to make these drinks.

If you, or a loved one, are experiencing hearing loss please contact us at Pure Sound Hearing for a free hearing test and consultation. 

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