5 proven recipes for cleansing blood vessels with pumpkin for atherosclerosis
The condition and functioning of the cardiovascular system is a key factor in the normal functioning of the body.
Because the blood pumped by the vessel through an extensive network of vessels carries oxygen and nutrients, delivering them to organs and tissues.
It is in this regard that the role of the vascular system is key for the body. Her condition and activity are influenced by many factors. Among them are hereditary and genetic predisposition, and past illnesses, and habits as a way of life. Nutrition and the inclusion of certain foods in the diet are also important.
Today we will talk about pumpkin and its effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system. We will also consider proven recipes based on it, which will help reduce cholesterol levels and prevent the formation of plaques.
5 useful properties
Pumpkin's significant role in maintaining vascular health is due to High in carotenoids, pectin, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron. Due to the rich variety of nutrients in the composition, pumpkin is used for:
- Cleansing of blood vessels from accumulated cholesterol, which is an anti-atherosclerosis, varicose veins and the appearance of plaques on the walls of blood vessels;
- Restoring elasticity of vascular walls;
- Prevention of the development and treatment of existing cardiac pathologies;
- Maintaining a normal state after seizures, heart attacks, strokes;
- Normalization of heart rate and blood pressure.
In addition to cleaning blood vessels from blood clots (and as a result &8212; prevention of atherosclerosis) pumpkin, as already mentioned, helps to normalize blood pressure to prevent hypertension , has a restorative effect.
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Therapeutic recipes — the 5 best
Pumpkin is a hypoallergenic product, therefore complications are practically excluded
from eating dishes based on it. At the same time, the effect it has, including due to its high fiber content, is really unique.
Below are several tried-and-tested folk recipes used to clean blood vessels and comprehensively strengthen the cardiovascular system.
1. To relieve hypertension
Mix 200 grams of pumpkin pulp with 30 grams of sprouted wheat and the same amount of raisins, add honey. Grind all the ingredients in a blender or meat grinder (with the exception of honey &8212; add it at the end). The resulting mixture is mixed and stored in the refrigerator. Thereafter every morning on an empty stomach, eat a tablespoon of the resulting mass .
The acceptance period is limited by the expiration date. The mass can be eaten constantly or applied cyclically for ten days.
2. To lower the level of bad cholesterol
Not only pumpkin pulp is useful for vascular health, but also other unsightly-looking parts: stem, seeds, peel.
To prepare the broth, you will need just a pumpkin stalk (peduncle or tail). It must be crushed and boiled with two glasses of water. The resulting decoction is taken for 10 days.
3. Tonic mixture
Mix equal amounts of pumpkin, lemon, honey and add nuts. Grind the resulting mixture in a blender or meat grinder. Cool and take a teaspoon three times a day regardless of the meal. The intake period is unlimited, but it is important that the mixture remains fresh.
4. Juice
Pumpkin juice is extremely useful, especially in combination with carrot, onion, lemon or apple juice. Such a drink is prevention of many diseases.
5. Seeds
In addition, pumpkin seeds are very useful, but it's better to cook them yourself, rather than buy ready-made ones . This is due to the addition of a large amount of salt to the finished seeds and frying in a large amount of harmful oil, which devalues the benefits at the expense of the harm caused.
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Other necessary products
In addition to pumpkin, there are many other products that promote vascular health. These include, first of all, the following:
- Onion &8212; not only the pulp has benefits, but even the husk;
- Garlic &8212; the algorithm of action is similar to a bow;
- Celery &8212; a product that strengthens the heart, blood vessels, endocrine and genitourinary system;
- Lemon &8212; the alkaline product has a beneficial effect on the condition of the walls of blood vessels and prevents the deposition of cholesterol;
- Red wine &8212; the benefit is due to the beneficial effect on blood flow and blood thinning.
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Thus, the inclusion of pumpkin and other foods in the diet helps to combat atherosclerosis and prevent the development of other diseases. A well-chosen diet, elimination of stress and rejection of bad habits can not only preserve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, but also restore it.
