The arteries are the plumbing system of our body – they carry blood rich in oxygen and nutrients to every cell. Just like a house with bust plumbing is doomed, so too is the body if we let the arteries get clogged and hardened.
Food high in saturated fats, processed sugars and chemicals, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise, will reduce the arteries’ circumference, as gunk gets deposited on the walls. This condition is known as arteriosclerosis – thickening of arterial walls due to plaque buildup, and it’s a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world, especially in the West, and it affects people of all ages and backgrounds.
Can You Reverse Clogged Arteries?
According to WebMD, simple life changes, including what you eat, can undo some of the damage to the arteries. They mention Dr. Dean Ornish whose studies show that significant lifestyle changes had major effects on heart health. His studies show that even severely blocked arteries in the heart became less clogged after a year, and there was even further reversal after 5 years.
You can find more detailed information in my article about the 5 Lifestyle Changes that Could Prevent Nearly 80% of Heart Attacks.
The Best Foods to Cleanse the Arteries and Prevent Clogged Arteries:
Just as you can make your arteries deteriorate by what you eat, you can also keep them healthy by choosing the right foods.
Here is a list of foods that will help to clean your arteries and prevent clogged arteries:
1. Kiwifruit and cantaloupe reduce heart disease risk:
Kiwifruit and cantaloupe are antioxidant-rich fruits that lower the LDL cholesterol (dubbed ‘bad cholesterol’) in the blood, and reduce plaque buildup in the arterial walls.
One medical study concluded that kiwifruit can lower cardiovascular risk factors.
Cantaloupe contains fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and choline that help to keep your heart healthy.
Eat one kiwifruit a day, or a cup of cantaloupe.
2. Oily fish help keep your arteries clean
Salmon, tuna and herring all contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are a source of good fats and prevent the clogging plaque from forming in the arteries.
According to Harvard Medical School eating fish is linked to fewer heart attacks.
Make sure you get sustainably caught fish, and avoid buying farmed salmon, as its meat usually contains toxic chemicals and has less omega-3 fatty acids.
Read here more about the amazing health benefits of omega-3 fish oil.
Taking omega 3 is also one of the 70 habits featured in my e-book 70 Powerful Habits For A Great Health which will guide you how to take positive steps to improve your wellness and overall health.
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