2. Leafy Greens
Leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, collard greens, arugula are the epitome of health they even make you feel healthy, when you eat them you feel as if you’re eating something good for your body, they are indeed full of nutritious contents they are high on vitamins most importantly for blood health is vitamin k that is essential for your blood clotting cascade that prevents severe hemorrhage in case of trauma.
They have been shown to lower the risk of atherosclerosis through their very low-fat content which means you can load up on them and not fear consuming too many calories.
Leafy greens also supply the body with nitric oxide which is one of the main vasodilators in the body it helps widen your blood vessels and increase blood flow through them which is one of the main methods of lowering blood pressure and preventing hypertension
Another very important mineral they supply our bodies with is folate that is important for red blood cell formation and preventing the development of some types of anemia and heart diseases.
One of the best qualities of greens is the high fiber content in them that keeps your cholesterol levels under control and saves you from developing atherosclerosis, they contain potassium which is a major contributing factor to lowering blood pressure along with tons of antioxidants that protect your body from the free radical damage that makes your vessels age faster and lowers your immunity.
Leafy greens are easy to handle you can mix them up in beautiful fresh salads, you can add them to other healthy fruits and veggies in making nutritious green smoothies in the morning to start the day with a proper cleanse, or you can chop them up and add them to any sandwich you are making to not only give it crunch and color but health benefits as well.
