Almonds contain calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, vitamin K, protein, and zinc, all of which contribute to bone health.
With the exception of pine nuts and cashews, which contain 53.9 and 34.8 microg of phylloquinone per 100 g of nut, respectively, nuts are not important dietary sources of vitamin K. Similarly, most fruits are not important sources of vitamin K, with the exception of some berries, green fruits, and prunes.
Menu planning for patients on warfarin can include a healthy diet including fruits and nuts without compromising the stability of their oral anticoagulation therapy.
Cashews, mixed nuts, and pine nuts, in particular, give you an extra shot of vitamin K. Add pine nuts to a pasta dish, or grab a handful of cashews or mixed nuts for a midday snack.
2. Banana. This delicious fruit is packed with vitamin K and other essential nutrients that help with digestion and weight management. Vitamin K present in bananas is easily absorbed by the body and helps metabolise carbohydrates and fats, turning them into energy.
Eggs are the easiest to make and can be eaten for any meal of the day. This protein-rich food is also packed with vitamin K. One egg yolk contains anywhere in between 67 and 192 mcg of vitamin K2.
Apples include vitamin K as well. This vitamin helps to make proteins, which strengthens your bones and encourages normal blood clotting. Vitamin E is found in smaller amounts in apples compared to these other vitamins.
What is high in vitamin K? The most common foods with high vitamin K are green leafy vegetables such as kale, collard greens, broccoli, spinach, cabbage, and lettuce.
Vitamin E rich foods decrease the risk of blood -platelet clumping which could lead to clot formation. Some of the vitamin E rich foods to be included in your regimen are almonds, walnuts, spinach, kale, avocados, sweet potatoes, asparagus and yams.
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Young children and some older people, who have difficulty in swallowing should also avoid nuts as it could increase the risk of choking. People suffering from dementia, Parkinson's disease, and reduced mobility may have a higher risk of aspiration.
Regularly eating a healthy diet that includes nuts may: Improve artery health. Reduce inflammation related to heart disease. Decrease the risk of blood clots, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Carrots are a great source of important vitamins and minerals. A half-cup can give you up to: 73% of your daily requirement of vitamin A. 9% of your daily vitamin K.
Abnormal clotting is not related to excessive vitamin K intake, and there is no known toxicity associated with vitamin K1 or vitamin K2 (see Toxicity). Some oral anticoagulants, such as warfarin (Jantoven, formerly known as Coumadin), inhibit coagulation by antagonizing the action of vitamin K.
Avoid or drink only small amounts of these when taking warfarin: Cranberry juice. Grapefruit juice. Alcohol.
An egg yolk can contain between 67 and 192 micrograms of vitamin K2. This amount depends on what the hen eats, however. Most chicken feed today is fortified with vitamin K, and this content passes onto the egg. But chickens fed corn or soy-based diets are more at risk of vitamin K deficiencies.
Some fruits such as kiwi, blackberries, and blueberries are also rich in vitamin K.
Reduced fat or fat free dairy products (Greek yogurt, yogurt, cottage cheese and cheddar cheese) contained 8–22% of the vitamin K found in full fat products.
Avocados: Avocados are high in vitamin K, although the amount varies from avocado to avocado. Vitamin K content in guacamole can varies even more.
Because you are taking a blood thinner, you should try not to hurt yourself and cause bleeding. You need to be careful when you use knives, scissors, razors, or any sharp object that can make you bleed. You also need to avoid activities and sports that could cause injury. Swimming and walking are safe activities.