Weight loss and exercise are commonly recommended approaches for treating sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder that manifests symptoms like loud snoring. However, a new study found that apart from calorie restriction and weight loss, an individual's diet can also play a role in influencing the risk of sleep apnea.
According to the study published in the journal ERJ Open Research, people who eat a healthy plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts have a 19% less chance of having sleep apnea compared to those who eat an unhealthy diet.
