One of the first symptoms when we suffer from poor blood circulation is the classic tingling in the legs or arms. Something so subtle actually contains serious consequences that appear little by little.
Hypertension, high cholesterol, headache, dizziness, all of these are associated realities that take away our quality of life. And, although we think that this type of thing only happens to older people, we are wrong.
Many young people suffer from poor blood circulation, and it is something that we must all correct through very simple daily guidelines, which will not only allow us to have a better quality of life.
1. Become aware.
Your diet should be as natural as possible.
Surely every day you receive endless information about how dangerous it is to consume processed meat, soft drinks, flavored shakes, pizzas, hamburgers. It is about raising awareness that all food that we put on our plates and, therefore, into our body, should be as natural as possible.
Prioritize the consumption of fruits, vegetables and legumes over any prepared or frozen food.
It is not about eliminating meat from our diet. It is about consuming it once or twice a week and, if possible, lean. Ideal if it is meat from free-range animals, such as chicken or turkey.
Remember simple things like that if you are thirsty, it is best to drink water. No sugary soft drinks.
Bakery, sweets and the like are high-calorie processed foods. Sugar is an enemy of your health, just like salt, so also be aware that it is better to avoid them.
2. Gentle exercise every day.
We don't need to join the gym. It's just about leading an active life and understanding that to maintain a healthy heart and good circulation, we need to oxygenate the body and activate the muscles.
- Walk every day for half an hour.
- Go swimming, if possible, once or twice a week.
- Meet friends and family and avoid sitting at home for a long time watching television.
- Go for a walk with your pet.
We don't need to get tired. It's about keeping your body active, as well as your heart.
3. Yes to vitamin C.
You may think that vitamin C only serves to raise our defenses and protect us from flu and colds. In reality, it is much more beneficial.
Vitamin C plays a fundamental role in the health of the heart and circulatory system. Thanks to it we protect ourselves from the accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries. The blood vessels are more elastic and in better condition.
Thanks to vitamin C we produce more collagen, an essential element so that the arteries can repair themselves and improve blood flow to the heart.
It is important that you remember that humans are not capable of producing vitamin C on their own. Therefore, we must obtain it from the following foods, which should never be missing from 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 mornings by taking a clove of garlic on an empty stomach will help you have better blood circulation.
Thanks to its essential components, we manage to 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 beneficial for your heart.
We know that just by saying the word “fat” we get scared. Now, there are a type of fatty acids that our heart needs 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 for all the benefits they bring us:
- They help us reduce the risk of arrhythmias.
- They allow us to lower the level of triglycerides.
- They also prevent the accumulation of fatty plaque in the arteries.
- They reduce blood pressure.
Therefore, it would be highly recommended that during the week you introduce, in moderation and balance, the following foods into your diet:
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Salmon
- Sardines in oil
- Tuna
- Mackerel
- Avocados
- Flax or linseed oil
- Sunflower oil
- Peanuts
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