Food to improve Blood Circulation and Heart Health
Posted on | April 26, 2007 | 1 Comment
Circulation and Heart Health
Heart disease and stroke
Oily fish – contains omega-3 fatty acids, which discourage clotting.
Sunflower products, almonds, sweet potatoes and wheatgerm – are rich in vitamin E.
Green leafy vegetables, carrots, apricots, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes and red peppers – are the best sources of beta-carotene.
Blackcurrants, strawberries, citrus, red peppers and green leafy vegetables – are particularly rich in vitamin C.
Onions, tea, red wine and apples – are the main source of quercetin, which has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.
Onions, garlic, chilli, ginger, pineapple and tea – discourage blood clotting and dilate the blood vessels, thus aiding circulation.
High blood pressure
Dried apricots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, blackcurrants, celery, fennel, green leafy vegetables, parsley, artichokes and pulses – are all high in potassium, which helps to regulate blood pressure.
Garlic and oats – both help to reduce high blood pressure.
High blood cholesterol
Artichokes, onion and 1 –2 cloves of garlic per day – can help to lower cholesterol.
Walnuts, sunflower seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, linseed wheatgerm and soya beans – all provide linoleic acid, which lowers total cholesterol.
Oats, pulses, apples, dried fruit, citrus and peas – are rich in soluble fibre.
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