Circulation is the process by which the heart pumps blood around the body. That this procedure is carried out correctly is vital for health, because as the blood circulates, it distributes oxygen and nutrients to the cells, while eliminating waste, says the Medical News Today portal.
Poor circulation can arise from a natural aging process of the body, but also from conditions such as peripheral arterial disease, diabetes, obesity or smoking, which may have leg swelling as the main symptoms; cold hands and feet, and cramps, indicates the wellness and health portal Tua Saúde.
Anything that makes it difficult for blood to pass through the arteries or blood vessels becomes an obstacle to normal flow and may cause anything from mild discomfort to more complex vascular complications.
The consumption of a balanced and healthy diet is key for the blood to flow normally through this system, since there are products that interfere negatively in this process and therefore the ideal is to avoid them or minimize their intake. Here are some of them.
For this reason, the recommendation is to avoid all those foods that provide a large amount of sodium. This list includes sausages, sauces, broths and commercial dressings. You also have to be prudent with canned products such as tuna and preserves, among others.
Red or processed meats
Excessive intake of red meat is considered a risk factor for the development of heart disease and blood circulation problems. But not all affect equally. The degree of processing that the meat has is one of the key factors in determining it.
“In an analysis of scientific studies, it was concluded that there is a strong relationship between the consumption of processed red meat with cardiovascular health. On the other hand, the link is almost nil with the one that is unprocessed ”, specifies the specialist.
The difference between the two types of meat can be explained by the higher presence of sodium and other additives in the processed meat products. The investigation mentions sausages, salami and other cold cuts.
Specialists say that these substances can impair circulation due to their high calorie content, which increases the risk of developing diabetes, obesity, or being overweight, which affect cardiovascular health. Frequent consumption of this type of sugar affects the walls of both blood vessels and arteries.
Recommendations for good circulation
In addition to taking care of your diet, there are other things that can be done to maintain good circulation, and these are some of them.
- Eat fish: The omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish promote cardiovascular health and improve circulation, according to Medical News Today. This includes salmon, mackerel, sardines and tuna. For vegetarians or vegans, kale contains small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Keep iron balanced: Iron is required to produce hemoglobin, one of the important components of red blood cells that is necessary to transport oxygen. Specialists say that eating foods rich in iron, such as red meat or spinach, helps the body maintain this essential mineral.
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