Diet Can Affect your Vein Health
TIP TUESDAY: Your diet could affect your vein health! To help improve the health of your veins try:
1) Amping up on antioxidants
- Improves the function of your vascular system
- Vitamin C helps to build & protect strong blood vessels
- Find antioxidants in berries- blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries
2) Filling up on Fiber
- A high-fiber diet promotes healthy digestion and improves blood flow over time
- Suggested daily fiber intake for average women is 21-25 grams/day and 30-38 gram/day for men
- Find good sources of fiber in whole wheat varieties of bread or pasta, oatmeal, brown rice and air popped popcorn
3) Drink More Water (at least 8 glasses a day)
- Keeping hydrated is great for your entire body, but is especially important for healthy veins and proper blood flow
- Try drinking a glass of water before every meal, keeping a bottle at your desk and in your car to always have it easily accessible
4) Slow down on your Sodium Intake
- High amounts of sodium can cause the body to retain fluid and could increase damage to the veins