Blood circulation: here are the foods you should eat every day to prevent blood clots

Many foods and food groups promote better blood circulation, thus reducing the risk of blood clots or thrombosis. We invite you to explore a non-exhaustive list in our slideshow above. Slideshows © shutterstock 1/14 Blackcurrant Fresh or dried (out of season), it is recommended to consume 2 tablespoons morning and evening. “It significantly improves blood circulation. Blackcurrant reduces the permeability of small blood vessels and tones the veins,” explains Henry Puget, author of *Grandma’s Encyclopedia of Remedies*. © shutterstock 2/14 Pineapple Contains bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties that thins the blood and reduces the risk of blood clots, phlebitis, thrombosis and stroke. © shutterstock 3/14 Foods that improve blood circulation Vitamin E and C contained in kiwi support blood circulation, preventing the formation of blood clots. © shutterstock 4/14 Broccoli Rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant, broccoli supports blood circulation. © shutterstock 5/14 Chocolate Cocoa contains flavanols, a powerfulantioxidant. To fully enjoy its beneficial properties, it is recommended to eat one or two squares of dark chocolate daily; the higher the cocoa content, the better. © shutterstock 6/14 Garlic Contains several anticoagulant substances. © shutterstock 7/14 Chili Pepper Dilates blood vessels and improves circulation. But beware of heartburn! 8/14 Salmon Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, oily fish (including salmon, sardines, mackerel, etc.) support blood circulation. © shutterstock 9/14 Hazelnuts Like walnuts and almonds, they contain omega-3 fatty acids that have protective properties for blood vessels. © shutterstock 10/14 Strawberries Like blackcurrants and other red berries (raspberries, red currants, blackberries, blueberries, etc.), strawberries increase the resistance of blood vessels. © shutterstock 11/14 Onion Onion, like garlic, belongs to the Allium family, whose compounds help thin the blood. © shutterstock 12/14 Citrus Fruits Vitamin C contained in citrus fruits improves blood circulation. © shutterstock 13/14 Grapes Contain the samebeneficial compounds for blood vessels as red berries. As an herbal tea, red vines are unmatched in stimulating blood circulation. © shutterstock 14/14 Apple Like berries and grapes, it is rich in flavonoids.