Do you feel uncomfortable sensations in your arms and legs? We are talking about symptoms such as swelling, itching, pangs, cramps, tingling, and numbness, among others. Keep in mind that they may be symptoms of poor circulation caused by a disorder (high cholesterol, high triglycerides, little rest, anemia) or, on the contrary, it may be due to a more important condition.
And what can you do? Well, the best way to keep the circulatory system in optimal conditions or restore its proper functioning is to have healthy lifestyle habits. To reinforce a balanced diet based on circulation, you should include healthy fatty acids (omega-3), which are very present in fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, sardines and tuna, as well as avocados.. Keeping iron balanced also plays a very important role. You should consume foods such as red meat, spinach and natural juices
Strawberry, grapefruit and orange juice
Strawberries improve circulation and provide elasticity to blood vessels thanks to vitamin C and bioflavonoids. In addition, they help control high blood pressure, since they contain a lot of potassium and little sodium. As if that were not enough, its antioxidants reduce the so-called “bad” cholesterol. Grapefruit, for its part, provides its flavonoids that promote blood circulation and strengthen the heart muscle. Finally, orange strengthens the capillary walls, since there it develops collagen and elastin, thus preventing the accumulation of plaques in the blood. Prepare this strawberry, grapefruit and orange smoothie by following these steps:
Ingredient
- 10 strawberries
- 2 grapefruits
- 4 oranges
Process
- Wash and disinfect the strawberries. Then, remove the stem and chop them.
- Squeeze the grapefruit and orange separately. Book them also separately. Discard the seeds, otherwise they will make the juice bitter.
- Mix all the ingredients in a blender. Process until there are no lumps.
- Pass the juice obtained through a strainer (optional). This will depend on your taste, but if you don’t, your body will be able to take advantage of the fiber. Take it immediately.
Yield for 2 diners.
Tip: Most phytochemicals are still under investigation.
Celery juice
In general, foods rich in vitamin C are said to protect the health of the circulatory system thanks to their high antioxidant content (although this benefit has not yet been proven and is still under investigation). Among the properties attributed to these foods are: anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory and diuretic. Consequently, blood flow is improved and hypertension is prevented. Pineapple and celery are included in this group of foods, which is why a mixture of both enhances the properties of this juice. Write down all the details of this recipe below and enjoy the benefits of this celery juice:
Ingredient
- 1 unit of celery stalk
- 50 grams of pineapple
- 1 glass of water
Process
- Wash all the ingredients and chop them. Before cutting them, peel the pineapple and remove the spoiled parts of the celery.
- Add the vegetables and water to the blender. Blend everything very well until there are no lumps. This type of preparation should preferably not be strained, in this way the fibers of the vegetables will not be lost.
Yield for 1 diner.
Detox juice – pineapple, cucumber and celery
You already know the benefits of mixing celery with pineapple, but in this case a cucumber is also added. This fruit provides potassium and a lot of water, thanks to both compounds the body reacts in the following way: it hydrates, the muscles relax, it improves the cardiac impulse and in this way, it influences a better blood flow. If you want to prepare this detox drink, follow these steps:
Ingredient
- 1 slice of pineapple
- 3 celery stalks
- ½ unit of cucumber
- ½ glass of water
Process
- Wash the vegetables and chop them. Before, peel the cucumber and the pineapple (from the latter also remove the core).
- Add all the ingredients of the recipe in the blender and blend. Process them for 2 minutes.
Yield for 1 diner.
Tip: Pineapple contains polyphenols and other antioxidants.
Orange, carrot and ginger juice
Carrots improve circulation, since they contain abundant potassium, which is responsible for reducing high blood pressure, as it has anti-hypertensive and blood vessel dilating properties. In addition, ginger also helps activate circulation thanks to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, since they improve the elasticity of arteries and veins. Finally, orange contains abundant vitamin C and antioxidants to improve blood flow. Follow this home remedy to improve circulation:
Ingredient
- 4 oranges
- 4 carrots
- 1 pinch of fresh ginger
- 1 pinch of water
Process
- Wash the ingredients.
- Squeeze the oranges. Remove the seeds and reserve the juice.
- Peel the ginger and carrots. Cut the carrot into small pieces.
- Put all the ingredients in the blender and process them. Wait until you get a homogeneous texture. If it’s too thick, add a little more water.
Yield for 2 diners.
Antioxidant orange juice
Do you want more juices to improve circulation? Try this antioxidant-packed, vitamin C-packed trio: oranges, pineapple, and blueberries. Blueberries have vasodilator, ant hemorrhagic and strengthening properties of the capillaries, consequently, they fight and prevent diseases such as varicose veins, arteriosclerosis, hemorrhoids and phlebitis. Prepare this healthy recipe and follow the next step by step:
Ingredient
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 small or medium pineapple
- 2 oranges
Process
- Wash the fruits. Once ready, peel the pineapple and chop it. Next, cut the oranges in half. Reserve everything, including the blueberries.
- Squeeze the oranges. Remove the seeds and reserve the juice.
- Deposit everything in the blender and crush. Wait until it acquires a homogeneous consistency. If it seems too thick, add the juice of another orange.
Yield for 1 diner.
Pineapple juice diuretic
This juice brings together excellent ingredients to improve blood flow, because together, it provides abundant vitamin C and many antioxidants. But since in previous sections we have mentioned the benefits of these ingredients, now we will focus on the properties of the apple. This fruit provides pectin’s and polyphenols (antioxidants) capable of protecting cardiovascular health and reducing “bad” cholesterol levels. In addition, the apple contains a good dose of vitamin C, especially the green one. Add all the ingredients and follow the next step by step:
Ingredient
- 2 carrots
- 1 cucumber
- 5 sprigs of parsley
- 1 apple (preferably green)
- 2 pineapple slices
- 1 liter of water
- Yield for 1 diner.
Process
- Wash all the ingredients and chop them. If you use non-organic vegetables, you must peel them before cutting them.
- Crush everything in the blender. Add the water slowly until you get the texture you want. If there is excess water, you can discard it.
- Pass the preparation through a fine strain. It is also worth using a cloth to make cheese or a coffee strainer.
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Tip: This drink is also effective for weight loss.
Diuretic juice with parsley
Parsley is considered a powerful anti-inflammatory, as it contains high levels of lutein. For their part, carrots provide group B vitamins, potassium and some antioxidants, very valuable compounds for cardiovascular health. We already know that it is difficult to choose, among so many juices to improve circulation, so you can alternate several during the week. Prepare this healthy drink by following these steps:
Ingredient
- 1 bunch of parsley
- 2 carrots
- 1 glass of water
- 3 drops of lemon juice
Process
- Wash the parsley very well. Soak it in a bowl with cold water, shake it there until the remains of earth and other residues remain at the bottom. Drain and reserve.
- Wash and peel the carrot. Then cut it into small pieces and reserve.
- Combine all the ingredients in the blender. Blend for 5 minutes or until the mixture is smooth.
- Add a few drops of lemon. In this recipe, lemon juice is used to enhance the flavor of the ingredients, but this fruit also has properties that help improve circulation.
- Pass the preparation through a fine strainer. Discard the solid and strain as many times as necessary until it is completely liquid.
- Serve and eat immediately.
Yield for 1 diner.
Grapefruit juice diuretic
Juices to improve circulation often work as effective diuretics as well. Grapefruit contains antioxidants called flavonoids, which improve circulation, strengthen the heart muscle, regulate cholesterol and triglycerides, and consequently strengthen the circulatory system. Follow this step by step of this recipe and enjoy its benefits:
Ingredient
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 red apple
- ¼ fennel bulb
- ½ glass of water
Process
- Wash all the ingredients. Next, cut the grapefruit in two halves and cut the rest into small pieces.
- Squeeze the grapefruit. Strain it, remove the seeds and reserve.
- Add all the ingredients into a blender. Add just a little bit of water at first, dose the rest as you blend until you get the texture you’re looking for. There should be no lumps in the juice.
- Strain and serve the preparation.
Yield for 1 diner.
Pomegranate and grapefruit cleansing juice
What do you know about the pomegranate and its benefits for circulation? This fruit provides 40% of the daily requirement of vitamin C and contains three times more antioxidants than wine and green tea. Write this juice down on your list of homemade juices to improve circulation and follow this easy step by step:
Ingredient
- 2 grapefruits
- 2 grenades
- 1 jet of water
- 1 orange
Process
- Squeeze the grapefruit and orange together, but discard the seeds. Pour the juice obtained in a jug, mix everything and reserve.
- Squeeze the pomegranate. The best technique to avoid shelling it and make the most of its juice is to squeeze the fruit while turning it with slow movements.
- Add the pomegranate juice to the pitcher. Mix everything very well, strain and serve.
Yield for 2 diners.
Antioxidant carrot, apple and celery juice
This detox juice contains essential compounds for good circulation: antioxidants, abundant vitamin C, beta-carotene and minerals. Therefore, we could not leave it out of our juice top to improve circulation. Prepare this detox drink by following our step by step below:
Ingredient
- 1 apple
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 carrot
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 tbsp. lemon dessert
Process
- Wash the vegetables and peel them. Next, chop them up.
- Combine all the ingredients in the blender and process. Pour the cold water little by little. When the juice is smooth and thick enough to your liking, do not add any more water.
- Finally, add the lemon juice and mix again in the blender. Once ready, serve.
Yield for 2 diners.
Raspberry juice
This juice not only serves to lose weight, but also improves circulation and cares for the heart. In this recipe the protagonists are raspberries, rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, folic acid, potassium and low in sugar. It is interesting to mention that folic acid (phosphates) influences the decrease in homocysteine levels, an amino acid related to clogging of the arteries. Prepare this smoothie following this step by step:
Ingredient
- 20 raspberries (natural, not frozen)
- 1 apple (any kind you like)
- 3 oranges
- 1 pinch of water
Process
- Wash and disinfect the fruits. Peel and dice the apples, then cut the oranges in half. Booking.
- Squeeze the oranges. Discard the seeds and reserve the juice.
- Combine all the ingredients and blend them. You should get a homogeneous mixture.
- Strain the preparation. Only do this if you prefer not to get the seeds from the raspberries.
Yield for 2 diners.
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Juice three in one
This smoothie is famous among juices to improve circulation, because it not only helps in such cases, but also reduces blood pressure, improves skin, and fights anemia. In this case we only have to highlight the properties of beets. The natural nitrates of this vegetable are metabolized by the body, converting them into: nitric oxide, some nutrients and more oxygen for the muscles. Consequently, beets stimulate vasodilation, that is, better blood mobility. Next, follow the step by step of this recipe:
Ingredient
- 1 beetroot
- 5 oranges
- 1 carrot
Process
- Wash the fruit and vegetables.
- Peel and chop the vegetables. Put them in the blender.
- Squeeze the oranges and place them in the blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Previously, remove the seeds, otherwise they will make the preparation bitter.
- Crush it all until there are no lumps. Afterwards, strain the drink if you prefer a lighter texture, although if you want to make the most of the fiber we suggest not doing so.