What You Need To Eat To Naturally Boost Blood Circulation

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Celery
Celery is rich in Vitamin K , an important nutrient needed for healthy blood flow and healthy blood clotting (which is necessary during times of injury). Celery is also important for flushing out wastes due to the electrolytes it contains and being a natural diuretic. Use it in a delicious detox green juice recipe , a green smoothie, chopped onto salads, in soup, wraps, or just nosh on it raw. It pairs pretty brilliantly with hummus or salsa, we must say.

Raw seeds
Chia, flax, hemp, and pumpkin seeds are all packed with omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. They’re also anti-inflammatory sources of protein which can help remove cholesterol and improve the quality of the blood overall. Animal foods contribute to acidity , while plant-based proteins do the opposite.

Oats
We talk a lot about oats here , but they really are one of the best foods known to remove cholesterol from the body and are also anti-inflammatory . If you’re concerned with gluten, choose gluten-free oats, and always choose rolled or steel-cut over instant to get the whole grain benefits. Oats are some of the most antioxidant packed grains you can eat in just a small serving for the cost. They also help provide energy, which will help power you through those exercises and movements! You can even improve their alkalinity and digestibility by giving them a simple overnight soak if you want to take things up a notch.

Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit are all some of the best lower sugar, anti-inflammatory foods you can eat. They’re also alkalizing to the body despite being acidic on the exterior of the body, and are phenomenal internal body cleansers thanks to their Vitamin C content. Citrus fruits are also fairly easy to digest so they’re a great option for those sensitive to higher fructose fruits. Here’s a tip: squeeze the juice of these fruits into smoothies , onto salads as a healthy dressing, and be sure to enjoy whole oranges and grapefruits which are naturally sweet and contain important soluble fibers for the heart and blood.

Raw Almond and Wall nut
Raw almonds and walnuts are the two most beneficial nuts you can eat. Each also has special antioxidant components to improve the blood even more. Almonds contain Vitamin E to fight inflammation and walnuts contain omega 3 fats, unique to the nut family since it is the only source among them all. Always enjoy them raw when possible, since once cooked they become more acidic. For instance, raw almond or walnut butter are excellent ways to enjoy these nuts, or you can simply use them sprinkled onto overnight porridge. Or, for a seriously healthy snack, go with some Gluten-Free Walnut and Oat Brownies !