How to keep arteries clean.
Some “favorite” foods that are rich in nutrients and provide the body with everything necessary, from antioxidants and polyphenols, vitamins and minerals, recently began to call superfudge.
The prefix super is designed to reserve these products for the first place in the list of your purchases — thanks to their huge health benefits. In particular for the health of the arteries.
Arteries carry blood rich in oxygen from the heart to the organs and tissues of the body. Various factors (including incorrect lifestyle and diet, chronic inflammation) lead to the fact that on the inner walls of the arteries accumulate plaque, which interferes with the free movement of blood. There are several Superfoods that will help keep your arteries clean, so to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cranberry
This fresh berry tart — a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, it can be added to porridge, desserts, salads, sauces, to decorate its main dishes. Rich in potassium, cranberry helps to lower “bad” cholesterol LDL (low density lipoprotein) and raise levels of “good” — HDL (high density lipoprotein). Studies show that regular consumption of this berry helps to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Garlic
Fragrant garlic improves heart health by reducing LDL cholesterol. A study conducted in the Center for cardiovascular pharmacology in Mainz, Germany, have also shown that garlic helps to fight age-related changes in the cardiovascular system.
Avocado
Avocado seems to be on the top of the list of all your favorite products. You can add it to salads, spread on toast or use as the perfect healthy fat to the sandwich. Avocado lowers “bad” cholesterol while improving “good”. In 1996, a study conducted in Mexico showed that people who ate avocado every day for one week, the LDL levels decreased and HDL increased. Potassium, which is rich avocados helps to lower blood pressure.
Turmeric
Curcumin contained in the spice, is an anti-inflammatory substance, which does not allow the arteries to become hard and accumulate harmful plaque. Turmeric is also rich in vitamin B6, which prevents damage of blood vessels and plaque accumulation. In addition, this spice reduces the level of LDL and reduces cholesterol oxidation.
Spinach
No matter if you add it to the salad, throw it in the blender to make morning smoothies or detox smoothie or sauté with other vegetables, spinach is one of the main Superfoods. He ranks in the top 40 of the most nutritious foods. Its good for the health of the arteries because it is rich in potassium and folic acid that help to lower blood pressure. Studies show that spinach strengthens the heart, enhancing the function of nitric acid which optimizes blood circulation and blood pressure.
Salmon
This delicious and healthy fish rich in omega‑3, which not only help to reduce blood pressure. They normalize HDL cholesterol, lowering triglyceride levels and reducing inflammation of the blood vessels, which can cause blood clots in the arteries.
Olive oil
Awesome addition to salads and roasted vegetables – olive oil is a healthy blend of antioxidants, polyphenols and monounsaturated fat. They help prevent formation of dangerous plaque in the arteries, reducing LDL levels and increase HDL levels. A study conducted in 2011, showed that people aged 65 years and above, who have consistently used olive oil (in cooking or on your own), risk of stroke decreased by 41%.
If you add pomegranate seeds to salads or drink pomegranate juice, you thereby strengthen the health of the arteries. Pomegranates contain phytochemicals that work as well as antioxidants, keeping the lining of the arteries healthy. A 2005 study demonstrated that the juice of the fruit stimulates the production the body nitric oxide, which helps to regulate blood flow and keeps arteries clean.
