Living with PAD means dealing with poor blood flow to your legs. It’s frustrating when walking becomes painful or your feet feel cold all the time.
While you’ll need medical treatment, certain foods can actually help your situation.
Nobody likes being told to change their diet. But here’s the thing, some foods really do make a difference with circulation. Not miracle cures, just real help that you might notice over time.
Your arteries get clogged with plaque. This blocks blood from reaching your legs properly. Some foods add to this problem. Others help keep things flowing better.
When you eat foods that support circulation, a few things happen:
It’s not dramatic, but it adds up.
Salmon, tuna, and similar fish contain fats that reduce inflammation. Having fish a couple times per week seems to help many people.
Worth trying:
Don’t like fish? Walnuts and ground flaxseed work too.
Bright colored produce contains compounds that protect blood vessels. The deeper the color, the more protective compounds you get.
Good options:
Frozen works just as well as fresh. Mix up the colors when you can.
White bread and white rice cause blood sugar spikes. This creates more inflammation. Whole grains don’t do this.
Simple swaps:
Some foods make circulation worse by increasing inflammation:
You don’t need to avoid these completely. Just less often.
Pick one thing to start with:
Do what feels manageable. You can always add more later.
At Heart Vascular and Leg Center, we’ve treated PAD here in Bakersfield for twenty years. Our doctors do procedures right in the office. No hospital required.
Most people go home the same day.
We talk about food because it matters for PAD. Not in a preachy way. Just practical information about what might help alongside your treatment.
We’ve helped many people avoid serious complications. Procedures like angioplasty can open blocked arteries pretty effectively. People often feel the difference quickly.
Each person’s situation is different. We spend time understanding yours before recommending anything.
PAD gets worse without treatment. Early care prevents bigger problems down the road.
Signs you shouldn’t ignore:
Many people wait too long. They tell us later they wish they’d come in sooner.
Eating better helps, but PAD usually needs medical treatment too. If it’s affecting how you live, we can probably help.
We are located at 5020 Commerce Drive in Bakersfield. Same-day appointments are available.
The treatments allow you to resume normal activities within a very short time.
Request an appointment if want to discuss your situation. We’ll talk through what options might work for you.
Will changing what I eat cure PAD?
No, but it can help with symptoms and support your overall treatment.
How soon might I notice a difference?
Energy levels often improve within weeks. Circulation changes take longer.
Do I need special vitamins?
Check with your doctor first, especially if you take blood thinners.
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