The "scavenger" for your blood vessels on the dining table.

Introduction: Blood is the lifeblood that nourishes the body, flowing through all tissues and organs. However, as we age, "waste" can accumulate in the blood. If not promptly "cleansed," this can lead to impure, thick, and poorly circulating blood, thereby affecting health. At this point, you can help the body "cleanse" the blood with some "vascular scavengers" from your dining table, giving your body a thorough detox.

Blood Sugar Stabilizer: Pu-erh Tea

Pu-erh tea has a mild nature and is relatively gentle on the stomach and spleen. It contains various health-beneficial components, such as tea polyphenols. Studies have found that Pu-erh tea significantly inhibits enzymes related to diabetes and helps stabilize blood sugar.

Recommended Consumption: It is recommended to drink Pu-erh tea between meals. Use 100°C boiling water for brewing. It is best to rinse Pu-erh tea once first, as most Pu-erh teas are consumed a year or even several years after production and can easily accumulate dust. "Rinsing the tea" achieves the purpose of "cleansing the dust and moistening the tea."

Pu-erh, Hawthorn, and Lotus Leaf Tea

Blood Lipid Regulator: Oats

Oats are rich in beta-glucan and dietary fiber, which can inhibit the human body's absorption of cholesterol and are very effective for regulating blood lipids. Moreover, oats provide a strong sense of fullness, keeping you feeling full for longer.

Recommended Consumption: It is recommended to choose the "purest" oats, meaning large, whole, unbroken flakes with no added sugar, creamer, or other ingredients. You can use them to cook congee and add some nuts for a nutritious and delicious meal.

Blood Pressure Controller: Celery

Celery is rich in potassium and apigenin, both of which are beneficial for controlling blood pressure. A study published in the journal *Hypertension* of the American Heart Association pointed out that drinking celery juice appropriately can indeed help lower blood pressure.

Recommended Consumption: When cooking celery, use less oil and salt, otherwise it will weaken the blood pressure-lowering effect of celery. You can blanch celery and then serve it cold in a salad, or simply juice it for drinking.

Sautéed Dried Tofu with Celery

Blood Circulation Catalyst: Black Beans

Black beans are rich in anthocyanins, which can remove free radicals from the body, lower cholesterol, and promote blood circulation. In addition, anthocyanins also have the effect of protecting the eyes.

Recommended Consumption: Anthocyanins are more stable in acidic conditions, so soaking them in vinegar is beneficial for the absorption of nutrients in black beans. Before soaking, the black beans need to be roasted first. After cooling, pour in aged vinegar until it covers the beans, but leave about 1/3 of the space to prevent the beans from expanding and overflowing. Soak with the lid on, and they can be eaten after the beans have fully expanded. Black beans can also be used to make soy milk or soups.