Keep blood vessels clean
Unhealthy blood vessels will accelerate the aging process and even cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
As we age, impurities build up in our blood vessels which can lead to dangerous conditions like blood clots and heart attacks, so it is important to keep our blood vessels clean.
Eating different types of vegetables every day can help you absorb many nutrients such as vitamin C, anthocyanin, fiber... which helps fight oxidation and remove impurities in the blood vessels.
Plain water and weak tea are good blood thinners, which can boost metabolism and reduce the risk of blood clots.
Keep your lungs clean
Lungs are the core organs of the respiratory system. Polluted air, oil smoke, cigarette smoke... can harm the health of the lungs. Therefore, keeping your lungs clean is very important to prevent disease and stay healthy.
Eating lots of white foods like water chestnuts, wood ear mushrooms, lilies, pears, lotus roots, etc. helps moisten the lungs, reduce coughs, and boost immunity.
Keep your intestines clean
A clean gut contributes to overall health. As we age, digestive function declines, beneficial bacteria in the gut decrease, and toxins tend to accumulate. Therefore, maintaining a healthy gut is important for longevity.
Spinach is known as a detoxifier of heat in the digestive tract, which can effectively improve constipation and detoxify heat in the digestive tract. However, we need to blanch this vegetable in water when processing.
Warm water at 35 - 40°C can promote intestinal motility, keep the intestines clean and prevent colorectal cancer.
