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Category: > Health > Top 10 Foods That Naturally Unclog Arteries and Prevent Heart Attacks And Strokes

Top 10 Foods That Naturally Unclog Arteries and Prevent Heart Attacks And Strokes

Sep 21, 2016 Carly Fraser Save For Later Print

Last Updated: Oct 29, 2018

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Foods That Naturally Unclog Arteries

Suffer from high blood pressure? You may have clogged arteries. If you’re looking to maintain the health of your heart and cardiovascular system, there are many foods that naturally unclog arteries and prevent heart attacks and strokes.

These foods not only rid your arteries of plaque build-up, but they also lower your blood pressure, and reduce inflammation – all contributors of cardiovascular disease. In fact, if you’re looking to reverse heart disease completely, eating a plant-based diet will ensure you remain heart attack-free!

10 Foods That Naturally Unclog Arteries

Here are 10 foods you should start incorporating into your diet – they’ll help unclog your arteries and reverse the effects of bad habits. You don’t have to eat ALL of these foods every day, but making sure you eat at least some of them every day will be very beneficial.

Turmeric (3-4 inches fresh or 1-2 tsp. dried)

One of the best anti-inflammatories on the planet, turmeric helps lower inflammation, which is a major cause of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). It also helps prevent platelets from clumping within blood vessels, making it effective in the prevention of atherosclerosis.

Avocado (1 Avocado)

Avocado is one of the best foods for cardiovascular health. They contain a high concentration of monounsaturated fatty acids, and contain a compound called beta-sitosterol, which lowers LDL cholesterol, while raising good, HDL cholesterol. They contain folate to help protect against strokes, as well as vitamin B6 and folic acid, which help regulate homocysteine levels. They’re also high in potassium, which helps control blood pressure.

Asparagus (2 cups worth)

“Asparagus works within the 100,000 miles of veins and arteries to release pressure, thereby allowing the body to accommodate for inflammation that has accumulated over the years.” says Shane Ellison, an organic chemist and author of Over-The-Counter Natural Cures. It also helps ward off deadly blood clots.

Pomegranate (1 cup worth)

Pomegranates not only tastes good, but they are amazing for your health, too! They contain powerful antioxidants that protect the lining of arteries from damage, and help block the buildup of cholesterol in your arteries when there are elevated fat levels in the blood. They have been shown to help keep clear the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries of the neck.

Broccoli (2 cups worth, preferably raw)

Broccoli is a superfood that contains carotenoids, lutein, vitamin B6, and folate. All of these compounds help prevent the risk of heart disease, stroke and atherosclerosis. Broccoli is also high in cancer-eliminating sulforaphane, a major anti-inflammatory, which helps prevent inflammation in “high-risk” arterial areas (such as those with plaque build-up). Sulphoraphane activates a naturally protective protein in these areas of the arteries, which literally protects against heart disease.

Chia Seeds (2 tbsp. chia)

I absolutely love chia seeds! A study conducted by Cleveland Clinic showed that chia seeds actually help improve blood pressure in diabetics. This isn’t surprising, given the high fibre and antioxidant content of chia seeds, which help reduce blood sugar spikes after meals.

Cinnamon (1 tsp. cinnamon, powdered)

Cinnamon is another power food for the cardiovascular system. Around half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day can cut bad (LDL) cholesterol by 18%, while at the same time eliminating and preventing plaque build-up. Cinnamon prevents the release of arachidonic acid, an inflammatory fatty acid, from the blood’s platelet membranes. Therefore, it stops thickening of the blood, and prevents a rise in blood pressure, which can normally damage delicate arteries.

Watermelon (5-6 cups worth, or 1/2 medium melon)

The health benefits of watermelon are endless. It improves liver function, which makes it more effective at removing toxins from the blood, and contains compounds like arginine and citrulline, both of which reduce high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. This makes it the perfect fruit for lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. It also contains lycopene which is a known protector against heart disease.

Cranberries (1 cups worth)

These antioxidant-rich berries reduce LDL and raise HDL cholesterol levels. They reduce unwanted inflammation in blood vessel linings, and can help reduce your overall risk of heart disease by up to 40 percent!

Spirulina (1 tbsp. spirulina)

A handful of different studies have found that spirulina is effective in reducing bad (LDL) and increasing good (HDL) cholesterol. It contains high concentrations of GLA fatty acids that prevent accumulation of cholesterol in the body, and therefore reduces the amount of fat deposits in the arteries. It also helps normalize blood pressure.

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Carly Fraser

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Carly Fraser has her BSc (Hons.) Degree in Neuroscience, and is the owner and founder at Live Love Fruit. She currently lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a determined life mission to help inspire and motivate individuals to critically think about what they put in their bodies and to find balance through nutrition and lifestyle. She has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals to re-connect with their bodies and learn self-love through proper eating habits and natural living. She loves to do yoga, dance, and immerse herself in nature.

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Comments

  1. Kitty says

    Oct 2, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Thank you for this list! It is totally doable every day with food that is readily available in grocery stores. Your articles are always helpful (like the fake olive oil one) and easy to read. I just followed you on Pinterest today too.

    We used to live in Winnipeg back in the day (1965-1971)…beautiful, COLD city and province! I was in 5th grade in 1965 so saw the beauty of the city through the eyes of a child.

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    • Carly Fraser says

      Oct 2, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks Kitty 🙂 It definitely gets cold here in winter!!

      Reply
  2. Marie Marshall says

    Dec 2, 2017 at 6:07 am

    3/4 ins turmeric seems a lot—-as organic is quite expensive I usually only buy a piece that size to last me a week.
    You do helpfully say "per serving" for these foods—–but how many servings a week please?????
    Marie

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    • Carly Fraser says

      Dec 4, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      You can eat any of these foods every day!

      Reply
  3. Therese LaChapelle says

    Apr 15, 2018 at 2:28 pm

    Thanks so much, dear Carly Fraser! I love your posts!

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    • Carly Fraser says

      Apr 16, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks Therese!

      Reply
  4. James Lankford says

    Apr 19, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    Suggestions for incorporating turmeric and spirulina into ones diet on a regular basis? Those are not exactly snacks I would want to sit around and munch on 🙂 I do agree that they are very beneficial health-wise though! Thanks for a great article!

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    • Carly Fraser says

      Apr 20, 2018 at 10:33 am

      Spirulina and turmeric can easily be added to smoothies. Turmeric can also be eaten in a salad dressing on salads.

      Reply
  5. Freda says

    Jan 9, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    Very interested with these food that is good for the health

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  6. Darrow Simmons says

    Jan 11, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    How do you know if you are getting good results

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    • Carly Fraser says

      Jan 11, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      If you’ve ditched the foods that clog your arteries and replace them with ones that help, you’ll notice a difference in how you feel! More energized, less lethargic, better circulation, better skin. 🙂

      Reply

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