Posted on 12/15/2020 10:00:01 AM PST by Red Badger
Clogged arteries are is the underlying cause of 50% of all deaths in westernized society, according to a new study published by the National Institutes of Health.
Formally known as atherosclerosis, it is caused by chronic inflammation and experts says you can help prevent — and sometimes even reverse — the plaque buildup in our blood vessels by making lifestyle changes, including improving your diet.
According to Prime, clogged arteries can also be caused by smoking, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, so tackling these medical conditions can also help keep your arteries healthy.
Here are 6 foods that may help prevent clogged arteries.
1. Beans. They truly are magical, because the more you eat them, the healthier your arteries will become. Beans are chock full of fiber to help cleanse blood vessels. Eating beans, especially white beans, also keeps both your blood cholesterol level and blood pressure in check, says Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the popular TV show, “The Dr. Oz Show.”
2. Whole grains. The soluble fiber in whole grains helps remove the LDL, or “bad” cholesterol that forms plaque on our artery walls and therefore reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. “The evidence is quite consistent and convincing that people who eat at least one serving of whole grains a day have a lower risk of heart disease and stroke,” reports Mark Pereira, PhD, a nutritional epidemiologist at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health.
3. Aged garlic extract. A three-month study in Poland suggests that garlic extract supplementation reduced cardiovascular risk better than a placebo in lowering inflammation, one of the key markers in heart disease and clogged arteries. They found that the study participants who took the garlic extract also had decreased stiffness in the arteries which reduced the risk of heart attack and stroke even further.
Dr. Matthew Budoff M.D. a noted cardiologist from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center tells Newsmax that taking aged garlic extract can also provide extra benefit in reversing plaque buildup.
“Our studies have demonstrated that taking an aged garlic extract supplement daily is a safe and effective way of reducing the accumulation of soft plaque and preventing the formation of new plaque in the arteries. AGE is both beneficial for slowing atherosclerosis and reversing early stages of heart disease,” says Budoff. “These findings provide cardiologists and internists an additional tool for patients at high risk for heart disease.”
4. Berries. Berries are loaded with health benefits, including reducing inflammation in your arteries. The fiber in berries also helps clean the plaque from blood vessels and helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure, according to Prime.
5. Olive oil. Olive oil is rich in mono- and poly-unsaturated fats that are heart healthy. Dr. Oz says that researchers at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that people who consumed at least half a tablespoon of olive oil daily lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease by 15% and coronary artery disease (CAD) by 21%. He adds that it’s best to consume extra-virgin oil which has been shown to not only reduce your risk of high blood pressure and clots, but also to reduce your risk of breast cancer. A research article published in BMC Medicine showed that people who consumed the most extra virgin olive oil, like the Italians, had a whopping 48% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality.
6. Flax seeds. These tiny but mighty seeds are also rich in fiber and healthy fats and contain the important heart boosting minerals, calcium, and magnesium. According to Prime, a government study conducted on rabbits found that consuming flax seeds reduced plaque buildup in the arteries by an incredible 40%. Sprinkle flax seeds on yogurt, cereals, or whirl them into a smoothie.
They’ve been saying this for a long time. The worst thing for arteries (and everything else) is aging. This stuff sounds good, but there is no proof that any of it prevents cardiovascular disease or promotes longevity. But, if it gives you a good feeling, go for it.
It has been long known, even among children, that beans are good for your heart.
This is the next thing that is going to kill me.
So white beans are good, black beans are bad, How racist!
Are Mallomars on the List?
Good info. Thanks.
I read somewhere that you lose lot of the health benefits of EVOO when you cook with it. I have EVOO but I usually use just regular olive oil for cooking.
I love beans. I could easily eat them every day. I eat berries in a smoothie occasionally.
Nor really a fan of whole grains. I should say I don’t like whole wheat bread. Brown rice is palatable and I just bought a box of steel cut oats and intend to make apple-cinnamon slow cooker oatmeal with it. I already had flax seed on my shopping list.
Bon Voyage!
Uhhh, they didn’t quite make the list....................
An income stream for the manufacturer. I buy our garlic bulbs dried at WalMart. Company called Spice World is the shipper. Around three bucks a pound. Plus eating raw garlic in sufficient quantity is not for the faint-hearted. I make salads with it. As long as you don’t have a hot girlfriend you can’t lose with the real stuff.
Looks good other than the cilantro.
I guess I’m screwed then.
I just use “roto-rooter-mini”.
I have no idea.....................I use fresh garlic...............
Yes, I can’t eat cilantro.
Tastes like dish detergent to me..................
Thanks. Other info I found failed to mention any advantages over raw garlic. I’m not sure I’d have the patience to watch my garlic marinate in ethanol for 20 months without drinking/eating it prematurely.
<< 1. Beans. They truly are magical, >>
And musical.
I grow my own and don’t mind eating raw or large cooked quantities. I’m married so it is safe for me to do so.
Alcohol. There was a coroner study done in the early 1900s that showed that there was little to no plaque in the arteries of alcoholics. It was expected that it would be a different result as a good number had some part of a “beer gut”.
Their livers were shot, but their arteries were clean a a whistle.
See my 39 :)
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