One of the first symptoms of poor blood circulation is the classic tingling in the legs or arms. Something so subtle actually has serious consequences that gradually appear.
Hypertension, high cholesterol, headaches, dizziness—all of these are associated realities that diminish our quality of life. And although we may think these types of things only happen to older people, we're wrong.
Many young people suffer from poor blood circulation, and it's something we all need to address through simple daily routines that will not only improve our quality of life, but also improve our overall well-being.
1. Become aware.
Your diet should be as natural as possible.
You probably receive endless information every day about the dangers of consuming processed meat, soft drinks, flavored shakes, pizzas, and hamburgers. It's about making us aware that every food we put on our plates, and therefore in our bodies, should be as natural as possible.
Prioritize the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and legumes over any prepared or frozen foods.
It's not about eliminating meat from our diet. It's about eating it once or twice a week, and preferably lean meat. Ideally, it's meat from free-range animals, such as chicken or turkey.
Remember simple things like: if you're thirsty, it's best to drink water. No sugary sodas.
Bakery products, sweets, and similar items are processed foods high in calories. Sugar is an enemy of your health, as is salt, so be aware that it's best to avoid them as well.
2. Gentle exercise every day.
We don't need to join the gym. It's just about leading an active lifestyle and understanding that to maintain a healthy heart and good circulation, we need to oxygenate our bodies and activate our muscles.
- Walk every day for half an hour.
- Go swimming, if possible, once or twice a week.
- Meet up with friends and family and avoid spending too much time sitting at home watching TV.
- Go for a walk with your pet.
There's no need to tire ourselves out. It's about keeping your body active, just like your heart.
3. Yes to vitamin C.
You might think that vitamin C only serves to boost our immune system and protect us from the flu and colds. In reality, it's much more beneficial.
Vitamin C plays a fundamental role in the health of the heart and circulatory system. It protects us from the buildup of cholesterol in the arteries. Blood vessels are more elastic and in better condition.
Thanks to vitamin C, we produce more collagen, an essential element for arteries to repair themselves and for improving blood flow to the heart.
It's important to remember that humans are unable to produce vitamin C on their own. Therefore, we must obtain it from the following foods, which should always be part of your diet:
- Oranges
- Grapefruits
- Lemons
- Kiwis
- Strawberries
- Papayas
- Guavas
- Broccoli
- Peppers
4. Yes to a clove of garlic on an empty stomach.
Something as simple as starting your morning by eating a clove of garlic on an empty stomach will help you improve blood circulation.
Thanks to its essential components, we can reduce bad cholesterol, or LDL, and prevent the formation of fatty plaques in the arteries, or what is known as arteriosclerosis.
5. Yes to fatty acids that are good for your heart.
We know that just saying the word "fat" scares us. However, there are certain types of fatty acids that our hearts need to function optimally and thus improve the quality of blood circulation.
These are omega-3 fatty acids, and also omega-6, which are part of a healthy diet due to all the benefits they provide:
- They help us reduce the risk of arrhythmias.
- They allow us to lower triglyceride levels.
- They also prevent the accumulation of fatty plaque in the arteries.
- They reduce blood pressure.
Therefore, it would be highly recommended that you introduce the following foods into your diet during the week, in moderation and balance:
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Salmon
- Sardines in oil
- Tuna
- Mackerel
- Avocados
- Linseed oil
- Sunflower oil
- Peanuts
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