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10 super foods to help improve blood circulation
How to improve circulation
There are many different ways of improving blood circulation – including adding to your diet those foods that are renowned for their circulation-boosting properties, such as the 10 superfoods listed here. And there are lots of other things you can do to improve your circulation, simple daily exercise - from heel-toe raises you can do at home, to getting out for a walk or a swim - giving up smoking, keeping warm in winter and avoiding wearing restrictive clothing.
It can be a struggle to incorporate exercise in your daily routine, especially when the weather is bad. The Revitive Medic Circulation Booster™ has been developed to improve circulation, helping to activate the muscles in your feet and lower legs, to increase blood circulation - and it can be used from the comfort of your home, while you are sitting reading or watching TV.
Revitive Medic is a Class II medical device that uses Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to stimulate the nerve endings in the feet and is clinically tested & shown to increase circulation in the lower legs and feet.
Oranges and other citrus fruits high vitamin C are natural blood thinners and are said to strengthen capillary walls and prevent plaque build-up which leads to poor circulation.
Cocoa contains flavonoids which is naturally found in plants and fruits and has been well linked to improving blood circulation. A study published in the Circulation Journal showed that dark chocolate rich in natural flavonoids improved blood circulation when compared with white chocolate with no flavonoids.
Cayenne is available as a fresh pepper or dried spice and has been associated with increasing metabolic rate and strengthening arteries and blood vessels. Cayenne pepper is best eaten raw in salads or juiced.
Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E which is shown to help keep blood clots from forming. They are great at helping improve circulation. Likewise so are foods such as olives, nuts and pumpkin seeds.
Ginger is known for helping nausea and digestion problems as well as increasing blood circulation. Ginger can be eaten raw or added to foods or why not try ginger tea.
Garlic has many uses and one of them is it cleanses the blood and helps prevent plaque build-up. Other foods in the bulb group such as radishes, onions and leeks are also good at stimulating blood flow.
One of the world's oldest surviving tree species, Ginkgo biloba dilates blood vessels and in doing so increases blood flow. It is also thought to increase blood flow to the brain.
Goji berries can be found in natural health stores and look similar to raisins. They are high in fibre to help boost the immune system as well as increasing blood circulation.
Watermelons are rich in lycopene which is a natural antioxidant linked to improving circulation. Lycopene is a natural pigment which gives certain foods their reddish colour. Tomatoes, pink grapefruit and apricots also contain lycopene.
Both salmon and avocados contain heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids which research has shown to support the cardiovascular system and increase blood circulation.
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