Nutrition & Diet
Many natural substances cause the blood to become thinner. Thinner blood means a healthier you and can help to protect against heart disease and stroke. Many people think "Shouldn't I try that new pill I saw on TV?" But you can actually have a positive thinning on your blood just by fine tuning your diet, and without new, expensive pharmaceuticals.
What foods should we all include in our diets to promote thin blood?
Fresh Produce:
Avocados, Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cauliflower, Onions, Garlic, Kelp, Kale
Fats and Fish:
Flax Seed Oil, Fish Oils, Walnut Oil
Cold Water Ocean Fish:
Salmon, Bluefish,
We see what foods we need to add to help us thin our blood. So, what foods do we have to take OUT?
Foods that contribute to blood thickening! This consists of packaged foods, fast food, and any food that contains hydrogenated fats or oils and will contribute to the thickening of the blood. Therefore it is best to avoid these types of foods:
Packaged products with a label that lists "partially hydrogenated oil." This means read the labels of your crackers, breads, cookies, and other snack items.
* Ice creams and frozen desserts
* Mayonnaise
* Deli foods, especially those with mayonnaise.
* Margarine. Margarine is hydrogenated oil and also contains a number of chemical preservatives, dyes, and other artificial substances.
* Vegetable oils such as corn oil, safflower oil, and "vegetable oil."
* Fried foods. This includes those chicken strips, fried fish fillets, and French fries. It also includes fried vegetables like zucchini and cauliflower. Learn to enjoy foods fresh and raw, steamed, broiled, or baked.
* FAST FOOD! In today's world, it is very easy for these bad fats to add up throughout the day.