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Curious About Foods To Increase Your Blood Level? Here Are 3 Food Types!

By Lydia Sani

Ever tried to donate blood and was told that you do not have enough to donate, or just went for a blood test and was told that your blood count is low?

Proper blood circulation ensures the optimal distribution of everything the body needs to function well.

The food you eat impacts circulation and can make your blood count either too low or too high thereby exposing you to possible health risks.

Some medically recommended foods to regulate your blood count and improve your blood supply are:

1. Food rich in vitamin A:

   • Dark, leafy green vegetables, such as spinach, and pumpkin.

   • Sweet potatoes

   • Red peppers

   • Fruits, such as watermelon, grapefruit

2. Food rich in Iron:

   • Red meat, such as beef

   • Offal such as kidney and liver

   • Legumes, such as beans, peanuts, and soybeans.

   • Egg yolks

3. Citrus Fruits

Oranges, lemons, and grapefruit are packed with antioxidants which can reduce blood pressure and stiffness in your arteries while improving blood flow.

Other foods known to improve blood circulation include ginger, garlic, turmeric, beet juice the list goes on.

Bottom line is, that you are what you eat. Eat healthy to stay healthy.