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7 Blood Cleansing Foods, Beneficial for Heart and Kidney Health

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Kapanlagi.com - Blood is one of the important parts in the human body. Blood plays a role in transporting and circulating oxygen, hormones, and sugar. In addition, the condition of the blood is also closely related to the body's immune system. Therefore, it is very important to maintain the quality of blood in the body. One way is by consuming blood cleansing foods.

The condition of the blood also greatly affects the body's metabolism system. Unfortunately, without realizing it, the blood in the body can be contaminated by toxins or pollution. The presence of pollution or toxins mixed in the blood can then trigger the disturbance of various organs in the body, such as the heart and kidneys. So, what are the foods that are beneficial for cleansing the blood from toxins?

Summarized from various sources, here are some types of blood cleansing foods.

 

 

1. Garlic

Garlic seems to be a mandatory ingredient in various types of Indonesian cuisine. Therefore, garlic is very popular and easily found. Almost every kitchen in every house surely keeps this ingredient. Garlic is not only known as a cooking spice, but also known to have many benefits.

Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties and can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Thus, garlic is also beneficial in preventing damage to blood vessels and kidneys. In addition, garlic also has antivirus, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties. Garlic can be consumed raw or used as a cooking ingredient.

2. Apple

The next blood cleansing food is apple. Apples contain a lot of soluble fiber called pectin. This soluble fiber is very useful in maintaining blood sugar levels. As we know, high blood sugar levels can also damage the kidneys. Meanwhile, the kidneys play a crucial role in filtering and cleansing the blood.

3. Ginger

Ginger has often been used as a cooking ingredient and traditional medicine. Ginger is indeed powerful in treating several diseases. When consumed, ginger can provide a sensation that makes the body warm. Regular consumption of ginger can also help maintain blood quality. As reported by healthline.com, research also shows that ginger can help treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

4. Turmeric

Not only ginger, turmeric is also a herbal remedy that falls into the category of blood cleansing foods. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin. This compound is what makes turmeric have amazing detoxifying properties.

As reported by netmeds.com, curcumin also functions as a natural antioxidant. Curcumin in turmeric produces detoxifying enzymes in the body and cleanses the blood. To obtain this benefit, you can mix turmeric in your food menu. Or you can also make it into turmeric tea with a little black pepper mixture.

5. Lemon

Lemon also contains compounds that can help stimulate detoxification enzymes. This ability is also supported by the high content of vitamin C in lemons. Vitamin C in lemons can act as a powerful antioxidant to increase the production of glutathione, a protein that supports the detoxification process in the liver.

It should be noted that the best way to cleanse the blood with lemons is to consume them on an empty stomach. In addition, one of the most practical ways to do this is by making lemon-infused water.

6. Nuts

Nuts are one of the types of food that are often used as favorite snacks by many people. Nuts have various beneficial contents for the body, such as unsaturated fats, vitamins, magnesium, and fiber. This means that nuts are not only delicious but also a healthy snack.

The magnesium content in nuts has a positive impact on the condition of blood in the body. Magnesium is believed to be able to overcome the accumulation of cholesterol. This will then have an impact on reducing the risk of clogged arteries.

7. Plain Water

Who would have thought that drinking plain water could be one of the most practical ways to maintain blood quality. This is because water plays an important role in helping to maintain blood pH. In addition, adequate water consumption will also maintain blood viscosity and facilitate the process of detoxification in the body.

As we know, adults are generally recommended to drink 8-10 glasses of water per day. Meeting the water needs not only maintains blood quality, but also facilitates the kidneys in filtering the blood.

Those are some types of blood cleanser foods. You can consume them to maintain blood quality in the body. Hope it's useful!

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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