We often refer to blood vessel garbage as the metabolic waste of cells. If the waste cannot be excreted, it can cause blockages in the cardiovascular system. Let's take a look at which foods can help unclog blood vessels in our daily lives.
1. Apples: Cholesterol-lowering fruit
Apples are often overlooked as a "cholesterol-lowering fruit". French researchers have found through experiments that eating apples can reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, increase bile secretion and bile acid function, thereby preventing cholesterol from precipitating in bile and forming gallstones.
The experiment also found that more than 50% of people who regularly eat apples have cholesterol levels 10% lower than those who do not eat apples.
It is best to eat 1-2 apples every day.
2. Walnuts: Blood lipid cleanser
Research has found that eating three to five walnuts a day is most beneficial to health and can help lower blood lipid levels.
If it is not possible to eat them every day, it is best to eat walnuts two to three times a week, especially for the elderly and menopausal women. The arginine, oleic acid, antioxidants, and other substances in walnuts are beneficial for protecting the cardiovascular system and preventing coronary heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease.
However, do not eat too many walnuts at once. 3-5 walnuts are sufficient, otherwise it may affect digestion.
3. Pomegranates: Cholesterol-lowering and blood lipid-lowering
Foreign studies have found that drinking 50-100 ml of pomegranate juice every day for two weeks can slow down the oxidation process by 40%, and the levels of oxidized cholesterol and blood lipids will also decrease. Even if you stop consuming it, this unique effect will continue for a month.
For daily health maintenance, it is recommended to eat 2-3 pomegranates per week.
4. Buckwheat noodles: Strengthen blood vessels
The lysine, tryptophan, and methionine in buckwheat are essential amino acids for blood health and are known as "perfect food."
In addition, buckwheat also contains vitamin B1, which is necessary for blood circulation, vitamin B2 to promote metabolism, choline, and nicotinic acid. These nutrients can improve high blood lipid levels, purify the blood, and strengthen blood vessels.
5. Kelp: Prevent blood clots
Kelp contains abundant fucoidan and laminarin, which have similar activities to heparin. They can prevent blood clots and have the effects of lowering cholesterol, lipoproteins, and inhibiting atherosclerosis.
6. Oats: Blood lipid regulator
Oats contain rich beta-glucan and dietary fiber, which can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the body and have a good effect on regulating blood lipids. Moreover, oats can bring a strong sense of satiety, making people feel full for a long time.
Nowadays, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases have become the leading cause of death in China. We should not neglect the issue of blood vessel blockage. We should pay more attention to cardiovascular health and eat more of these foods that can unclog blood vessels.
