Written on 20/07/2024
Heaviness, tension, tingling in the lower legs… The sensation of heavy legs is very unpleasant. Fortunately, there are natural solutions to relieve the discomfort. In particular, you can reduce the discomfort through diet. We explain.
Improve blood circulation
The main cause of the feeling of heavy legs is venous insufficiency. It corresponds to the stagnation of blood in the lower body. To relieve the feeling of heavy legsit is therefore necessary to stimulate venous return (rising of blood from the lower body to the upper body).
To do this, it is recommended to practice regular physical activity, to hydrate well, to maintain a healthy weight, not to smoke and to eat healthy and balanced. If you are prone to heavy legs, certain foods with veinotonic properties are to be favored.
Cayenne pepper
This red pepper does more than just spice up your dishes! It contains capsaicin, a compound that helps keep arteries functioning properly. Cayenne pepper also helps relax the muscle tissues in your blood vessels. This allows blood to circulate better inside your body, helping to regulate blood pressure.
Beet
This root vegetable is rich in nitrate, a substance that the body converts into nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps relax blood vessels, which improves blood flow from tissues to organs. Studies have also shown that beet juice can lower systolic blood pressure (the first number when measuring blood pressure).
Red fruits
Red fruits (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc.) are rich in antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are substances that give red fruits their red or purple color.
They protect the walls of the arteries by keeping them flexible. In addition, anthocyanins stimulate the release of nitric oxide, which helps lower blood pressure.
Oily fish
Oily fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, etc.) are rich in omega 3. Many scientific studies have shown that omega 3 is beneficial for blood circulation.
Eating oily fish not only helps lower resting blood pressure, but also prevents the buildup of fatty plaques in the arteries (a risk factor for stroke and heart attack).
The grenade
The small, juicy, red seeds in pomegranates are packed with antioxidants and nitrates, compounds known to improve blood circulation.
This is because they dilate blood vessels, which helps lower blood pressure and allows more oxygen and nutrients to be delivered to muscles and other tissues in the body.
I am Annabelle Iglesias, a freelance journalist specializing in health and wellness. A graduate of ESJ Pro, I mainly write on health, nutrition, pregnancy/baby, psychology and sex topics.
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