Leafy Greens

Plant leaves that are eaten as vegetables are known as leafy greens. They are superfoods that are rich in minerals including iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium as well as vitamins and antioxidants.

The body converts nitrates found in leafy greens like spinach and collard greens into nitric oxide, a powerful vasodilator. By dilating blood vessels and allowing your blood to flow more easily, nitrate-rich foods may help to improve circulation. In a 27-person study, those who had spinach rich in nitrate (845 mg) daily for seven days saw noticeably better blood pressure and blood flow than those in the control group. A traditional Chinese diet rich in nitrate-rich vegetables like Chinese cabbage has also been linked to reduced blood pressure and a considerably lower risk of heart disease than a standard Western diet, according to a study.