3. Sweet Potato: The Sustained Energy Booster
Now we get to the next powerful food: sweet potato, also known as boniato or camote. But be careful, it’s not just about eating it; you need to know where its medicinal secrets lie. First, the best way to prepare it is by steaming or boiling it until it’s just tender. This way, you keep all its key nutrients.
Sweet potato is packed with complex carbohydrates that don’t cause blood sugar spikes like refined sugar does. Instead, they give your muscles quality, sustained energy, the kind they really need to move with strength and without getting tired. Want to make it even more powerful? Season it with turmeric and black pepper, and add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. With that, you’ll turn a simple root vegetable into a true natural anti-inflammatory elixir. You can have this with a large glass of lemon water and eat it mid-morning or in the afternoon before you feel that typical energy dip. These nutrients and antioxidants help reduce silent inflammation in your body, the kind that makes you feel heavy, bloated, and tired, even if you slept well all night. And a key detail: eat it with the skin on. If you can choose red or purple sweet potatoes, even better, because they have more antioxidants and protective compounds. Don’t underestimate this food. It can become your ally for staying strong, vital, and with good circulation right where it counts.
2. Beets: The Circulation Transformer
Next up is beets, also known as beetroots. This is truly an overlooked treasure that can transform your circulation and your power. Beets are very rich in natural nitrates, which your body turns into nitric oxide. This compound helps widen and make blood vessels more flexible, allowing blood to flow to all important areas, increasing your vitality and strength overall. And pay attention to this: many people think beets aren’t good for those with diabetes, but the truth is, they can eat them. They have a moderate glycemic index, and when eaten in proper portions, they don’t cause dangerous blood sugar spikes.
How to prepare them: The most powerful way to use them is by making juice. It’s very simple. Take a medium raw beet, wash it very well, cut it into pieces with the skin on, and blend it with a large glass of water. You can add a little lemon juice or fresh ginger to give it more freshness and boost its anti-inflammatory effects even more. Just don’t strain it; drink it with all its fiber to get all the nutrients. You can drink it right at breakfast or with lunch. Now, if you prefer cooked beets, steam or boil them until tender, but not too soft. You can cut them into cubes and use them in salads. And I suggest you pair them with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and a teaspoon of chia seeds.
How much to consume: A glass of juice (200-250 ml) or half a medium beet a day is enough to notice an improvement in your circulation and energy levels in just a few days. And a practical tip: if you drink it in the morning or an hour before any physical activity, you’ll feel the effect of that vitality boost even more.
2. Pomegranate: The Antioxidant Powerhouse
Finally, we have pomegranate. This fruit is loaded with very powerful antioxidants, especially polyphenols and flavonoids, which help protect and improve the elasticity of blood vessels. This allows blood to flow more easily, helping to maintain energy and firmness where you need it most. Also, pomegranate is one of the most powerful tools for reducing inflammation and repairing that internal wear and tear that builds up over the years. These two factors directly affect male circulation as you age. But remember, aging doesn’t mean losing vitality.
How to consume it: You can eat the seeds directly from the fruit or mix them with salads, plain yogurt, or make a fruit bowl for breakfast. But a practical and very powerful way to get its effects is to make pomegranate juice. Blend the seeds of a large pomegranate or two small ones with a glass of water and drink it without straining. And if you want, you can mix this with a splash of orange or lemon juice to add vitamins and boost its effects even more.
Dosage and timing: A glass of juice a day (about 250 ml) or half a large pomegranate is enough to get its benefits. But in terms of health, there’s no problem in consuming two glasses a day or a whole pomegranate. But the most important thing is this: always consume it fresh. Avoid industrial juices that are loaded with sugar or artificial sweeteners, no matter what their label says about being healthy. Pomegranate can be taken on an empty stomach or with your breakfast, or even in the mid-afternoon as a revitalizing shot.
Source: Dr. RN Veller