Tips for healthy blood vessels
Tips for healthy blood vessels: How to get your circulation going
Our blood vessels work incredibly hard every day. They transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the entire body, making healthy vascular function crucial for our well-being and vitality. But how can we actively improve our vascular health? Just a few simple everyday measures can go a long way.
30 minutes of brisk walking every day
Fruit, vegetables, fibre, healthy fats
Reduce stress, sleep well
1.5 to 2 litres of water daily
Eases strain on the heart and blood vessels
What keeps blood vessels strong and flexible:
Daily exercise
As little as 30 minutes of brisk walking a day can work wonders. Exercise stimulates the circulation, aids blood flow and helps to reduce risk factors such as high blood pressure and obesity.
Balanced diet
Go for fresh foods – veggies and fruit – as well as whole grains, healthy fats and not too much sugar. Certain plant compounds, like flavanols found in cocoa beans, also have a positive effect on blood vessel elasticity.
Reduce stress
Chronic stress has a negative effect on the cardiovascular system. Make sure to get enough sleep, relax regularly and be sure to take breaks in your daily routine.
Drink a lot
Water is essential for life – also for your blood vessels. Getting enough fluids helps keep your blood flowing normally and stops it from getting too thick.
- 1.5 to 2 litres of water daily
Avoid nicotine
Smoking causes direct damage to the walls of your blood vessels and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Every cigarette you don't smoke counts – your blood vessels will thank you for it.
Plant-based help: cocoa flavanols for your blood vessels
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