Super foods for arteries

TOP 17 SUPER FOODS TO UNCLOG YOUR ARTERIES

1. Broccoli: Broccoli is rich in vitamin K, which helps to keep calcium from damaging the arteries. Also its high-fiber content can also help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Enjoy this veggie for dinner tonight with this side dish recipe.
2. Turmeric: Contains a potent anti-inflammatory compound - curcumin which helps reduce the fatty deposits in arteries, lowers inflammation and prevents hardening of the arteries or arteriosclerosis.
3. Avocados: Replace that mayonnaise on your sandwich, with thin slices of avocado and watch your levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol decrease and HDL ("good") cholesterol increase.
4. Whole Grains: The soluble fiber found in whole grains such as whole-wheat bread, brown rice, and oatmeal binds the cholesterol in your meal and drags it out of your body,
5. Olive Oil: Olive oil in moderation can be a great substitute for butter and can be added to pasta, salad, or veggies. Its high mono and polyunsaturated fats help keep cholesterol in check.
6. Nuts: Nuts are very high in vitamin E, fiber, omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that can help reduce levels of bad cholesterol in your blood and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
7. Fatty Fish: Fatty fish such as mackerel, herring, tuna, and salmon are chock full of omega-3 fatty acids that help decrease inflammation, lower triglyceride levels, and help boost your HDL levels.
8. Asparagus: Is one of the best, natural artery-clearing foods that releases the pressure on blood vessels, prevents inflammation and wards off deadly clots.
9. Orange juice: Pure orange juice contains an antioxidant that helps improve blood vessel function and reduce diastolic (resting) blood pressure.
10. Pomegranate: Pomegranate juice contains phytochemicals that act as antioxidants that stimulate the body’s production of nitric oxide, opening up arteries and improving blood flow, and protects the lining of the arteries from damage.
11. Spirulina: These blue - green algae help relax artery walls, normalize blood pressure, and support the liver in balancing your blood fat levels enabling lowering of LDL cholesterol and raising HDL cholesterol.
12. Cinnamon: Antioxidant-rich cinnamon helps burn fats in the bloodstream, prevents plaque buildup in the arteries and lowers bad cholesterol levels.
13. Cranberries: Potassium-rich cranberries help reduce LDL cholesterol levels and help raise the good HDL levels in your body.
14. Cheese: Hard to believe but low fat dairy cheese helps lower your blood pressure.
15. Green Tea: Is rich in catechins, compounds that decrease cholesterol absorption in your body.
16. Watermelon: L-citrulline, an amino acid found in watermelon, lowers your blood pressure by helping your body produce nitric oxide, which widens blood vessels.
17. Spinach: The potassium and folate found in spinach can help lower blood pressure.