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As kids, we all could eat our fill of holiday cookies, candies, pastries, and pies, and still go to bed dreaming of sugar plums. As adults, we know the importance of keeping an eye on what we’re eating. Luckily, there are some foods that straddle the line between festive fun and nutrient rich.
Here are a few simple ear-healthy holiday recipes that contain nutrients with proven hearing health benefits that will be right at home on any holiday season dinner table.
From Forks Over Knives
The holidays are all about comfort food, and nothing says comfort like a pillowy pile of stuffing. Stuffing is a versatile dish and presents lots of opportunities to add health-promoting ingredients that won’t take away from the overall taste — and in some cases may even enhance it!
The magnesium in whole grain breads can strengthen nerve functioning in your inner ear and help fortify your immune system. Pecans are a great source of healthy fats, including Omega-3, which may help slow age-related hearing loss and even improve ear-brain coordination. Currants can add a sweet and slightly acidic flavor, along with an immune system boost from antioxidants and vitamin C. They also contain a healthy portion of potassium — a key feature in regulating cochlea fluid.
Add a few additional healthy ingredients and you’ve got a delicious and healthy side dish that’s perfect for the holiday season.
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From Audiology & Hearing Health
The CDC reports people with diabetes are twice as likely to have hearing loss as their peers without diabetes.1 This recipe with sweet potatoes, leafy greens, and beans fits perfectly into a diet for diabetes and hearing health.
Sweet potatoes are high in potassium, which helps regulate cochlea fluids. Plus, spinach and other leafy greens are packed with vitamins for inner ear health, including folate and vitamin C.
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From Skinnytaste
For many of us, the holidays are all about the seasonal desserts. Luckily, dark chocolate is rich in zinc, which can help your immune system stay healthy and even boost cell growth in your ears. Combine that with the antioxidants and healthy fats in nuts, and you’ve got a delicious dessert that you can feel good about snacking on.
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Being more conscious about what you eat doesn’t mean there’s no room for some sweet treats, especially around the holidays! The trick is to find good foods for ear health that come with added health benefits.
These recipes will give you an idea of what kinds of ingredients will promote hearing health so you can identify new ear-healthy dishes or look for opportunities to add them to your favorite recipes!
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/diabetes-complications/diabetes-and-hearing-loss.html
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