5 Simple Steps to Protect Your Brain and Blood Vessels in the Morning
1. A boiled egg is a small shield against big problems
My patient, 82-year-old Vanya Stefanova, used to start her day with coffee on an empty stomach. “I can’t swallow in the morning,” she complained. A year later, she had a microstroke. Tests revealed unstable blood pressure, fragile blood vessels, and spikes in blood sugar. We started with small portions, adding a hard-boiled egg to breakfast.
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2. Nut yogurt – energy without the overload
Asen Nikolov, 76, complained: “The morning is foggy.” His breakfast was modest: bread with jam or nothing. We replaced it with yogurt with nuts and berries. After two weeks, he said, “My head is spinning again!”
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3. Walnuts – against thick blood and pressure
Tanya Dimitrova, 79, suffered from morning sickness and was afraid to get up. When we started talking about nuts, she admitted she was scared: her teeth felt different and greasy. However, they’re an ideal snack for blood vessels.
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4. Oatmeal with berries – calm and strength
Nikola Georgiev, 81, said: “In the morning, my legs feel like cotton, my heart is pounding.” For breakfast? Sweet tea, mostly. We started eating oatmeal with berries. After a few weeks of walking, my blood pressure is stable.
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5. Avocado on wholemeal bread – a cream for blood vessels
Lyuba Mihaylova, 77, complained of morning headaches. She rarely ate breakfast, fearing her blood pressure. We offered her: half an avocado, bread, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
