The following 10 foods can unclog your arteries and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
- Avocados
Replace mayo in your sandwiches and burgers with avocado. According to studies, regular avocado consumption can lower your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and increases your good (HDL) cholesterol.
- Asparagus
Asparagus cleans the arteries naturally while lowering blood pressure and preventing blood clots. This healthy vegetable is rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins such as K, B1, B2, C and E.
- Pomegranate
This tropical fruit contains certain phytochemicals and antioxidants that protect the arteries’ lining. Drinking pomegranate juice regularly will stimulate the body’s production of nitric oxide which can maintain your blood flow and keep your arteries clean.
- Broccoli
Some people love it and some hate it, but the fact remains that broccoli is an incredibly healthy vegetable. It’s rich in vitamin K, which prevents calcium from damaging the arteries and it also contains fiber, which can lower your blood pressure as well as your cholesterol.
- Turmeric
This popular spice has powerful anti-inflammatory properties that can lower inflammation in that way preventing arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Adding it to your meals can reduce the damage to the artery walls and lower the risk of blood clots.
- Persimmon
Persimmon is full of antioxidants and polyphenols that can lower your cholesterol and triglycerides while also being a great source of fiber which will keep your arteries clean and normalize your blood pressure.
- Spirulina
Spirulina is rich in proteins and contains all the essential amino acids. It can regulate the lipid levels in your blood, relax the artery walls and regulate your blood pressure while balancing the blood fat simultaneously.
- Cinnamon
Besides being a sweet spice, cinnamon can lower your cholesterol levels and clear any plaque build-up in the arteries. It contains antioxidants which protect your cardiovascular health and keep the blood from oxidizing. Put some in your coffee or tea, on your toast or any other meal to benefit from its properties.
- Cranberries
Cranberries can lower your LDL cholesterol levels while raising the HDL cholesterol, and regular consumption of cranberry juice can lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases by 40%.
- Green tea
Green tea contains catechins, compounds that can delay the cholesterol absorption during eating. Drink a cup or two every day to regulate your blood lipids and clean up the arteries. Green tea will also boost your metabolism which will result in weight loss.