How To Boost blood flow and circulation using healthy foods.
Poor blood flow is a common problem which can cause you to feel tired, weak and short
of breath on a regular basis.
If your red blood cells aren't circulating properly, your cells aren't getting the oxygen
they need to make energy and keep you feeling healthy.
You may notice numbness in your hands or feet, swollen ankles, brain fog, joint pain or paleness
in the skin if your blood isn't circulating freely.
Over time poor blood flow can cause damage to your heart, brain and internal organs and
cause your body to become weaker at a younger age than it should.
If you do have poor blood flow, you may be deficient in Nitric oxide, a molecule made
by nearly every cell in the human body.
Nitric oxide is a vasodilator, simply meaning that it helps to relax the muscles in your
blood vessels.
This causes them to widen, and allow more blood to flow through freely.
Better blood flow means you have better exercise performance, healthy blood pressure levels,
and enhanced brain function.
Unfortunately as you we get older, our bodies make less nitric oxide.
Studies show that we make 50% less nitric oxide at age 40 than we did as teenagers.
With this in mind, today I'm going to share with you the top 10 foods that strengthen
blood flow in your body, by boosting nitric oxide levels.
Eating these foods on a daily basis will boost your circulation and move oxygen around your
body in order to keep you healthy.
Foods That Strengthen Blood Flow
1.
Leafy Green Vegetables None starchy vegetables are some of the healthiest
foods to boost blood flow around the body.
Kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, celery, lettuce, spinach and arugula are all excellent
choices.
Cruciferous vegetables in particular are loaded with nitrates which our body turns into nitric
oxide, widening our blood vessels and boosting blood flow.
2.
Beets One study showed that consuming a supplement
made from beet juice increased nitric oxide levels by 21% after just 45 minutes.
Beets are actually one of nature's best sources of nitrates for helping to lower blood pressure
levels,
improving brain function and helping to you exercise with more energy and strength.
3.
Garlic We recommend eating fresh garlic on a regular
basis, as it's one of the best foods for circulation and blood flow in the world.
Garlic makes nitric oxide more available in your body and contains a compound called allicin.
Allicin helps to thin the blood naturally and has been shown to prevent the formation
of blood clots.
4.
Vitamin C Complex Consume foods high in the natural Vitamin
C complex including lemons, bell peppers, chillies, sauerkraut and leafy green vegetables.
Vitamin C activates an enzyme in your body which helps it to produce more nitric oxide.
Vitamin C found in whole foods also strengthens the muscles in your blood vessels and arteries,
to keep them elastic so blood can flow freely.
5.
Watermelon Watermelon is a wonderful fruit for hydrating
the body, and contains an amino acid called citrulline.
This is converted into arginine and then nitric oxide in the body.
People with erectile dysfunction often use watermelon in combination with ginger to improve
blood flow to the reproductive organs.
6.
Ginger Ginger is an ancient spice which has been
used for thousands of years in Chinese and Indian medicine.
It contains natural compounds that lower blood pressure and improve blood circulation around
the body, especially if you suffer with varicose veins or spider veins.
7.
Nuts & Seeds Eat a small handful of mixed nuts and seeds
daily to strengthen blood flow around the body.
In particular walnuts and flax seeds are very high in arginine, the amino acid which converts
to nitric oxide the body.
Nuts and seeds are also particularly high in Vitamin E, which helps to prevent angina
(heart cramping), and also bring more oxygen to the muscles of your body.
8.
Cod Liver Oil Icelandic, virgin cod liver oil is excellent
for reducing inflammation in the body because it contains lots of essential omega-3 fatty
acids.
These omega 3-s have been shown to boost nitric oxide production in those who suffer with
diabetes.
Omega-3s also have natural blood thinning properties, helping the blood to move freely
through your system.
9.
Berries Cut out the refined sugars in your diet, and
start eating a cup or two of mixed berries instead.
Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries for example are packed full of
antioxidants and polyphenols which reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart
disease.
They also contain minerals like potassium that keep your blood pressure in check.
10.
Red Meat & Shellfish Consume shellfish at least 3 times per week
such as mussels, clams, shrimp, crab meat, whelks and oysters.
These are loaded with Vitamin B12 and heme-iron, the important builders of red blood cells.
Grass fed and pasture raised beef is also a fantastic source of Coenzyme Q10 which preserves
nitric oxide levels in the body.
You need these quality protein sources in order to build red blood cells that carry
oxygen throughout your body.
Try eating a mixture of these foods on a regular basis, and you will soon begin to notice improvements
to your blood flow and blood pressure.
If you are taking blood thinner medication, be sure to speak to your doctor before making
any dramatic dietary changes.
Additional Tips
To improve circulation of blood around the body, we also highly recommend gentle walks
of at least 30-45 minutes per day in nature.
Gentle exercise like this, along with swimming can help to bring in more oxygen through your
lungs and bring down high blood pressure naturally.
Long walks also lower stress hormones in your body, which are a common trigger for poor
circulation.
Summary
By improving your diet, getting more exercise and eating foods that boost nitric oxide,
your body is able to circulate blood and oxygen freely.
This will help nutrients reach your muscles and tissues for better energy levels, healthy
blood pressure levels, healthy brain function and faster healing.
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