We all want to live a long life, but did you know that eating these simple foods is scientifically proven to prevent and, in some cases, reverse the number one cause of death in the modern world?
Statistically, atherosclerosis (the progressive construction of the arteries ) is the number one killer on the planet. A complex process, which involves autoimmunity, infection, food incompatibilities, and many known and unknown factors, which is - despite conventional medical opinion - totally preventable, and in some cases reversible.
Meals are a combination of vitamins, minerals, fiber and chemicals that can affect your health in specific ways. You can use food to increase your vitamin intake, reduce blood pressure, improve your circulatory system, increase your hormone levels and manage your weight. The healthiest foods have the least amount of processes and are organic. Meals that lower your cholesterol levels, prevent atherosclerosis and reduce blood pressure help you cleanse your circulatory system and prevent heart disease.
Here are 15 foods that will help you prevent even reversing this disease if you include them in your diet:
Garlic
Garlic has been used as a flavoring in foods and medicines since the times when the Egyptian pyramids were built, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Garlic is rich in antioxidants that fight the damage of free radicals in the body and help lower levels of low-density lipoproteins, or LDL, cholesterol and total body cholesterol. At the same time, it has been shown that increasing levels of good cholesterol or high density lipoproteins helps blood flow and reduces blood pressure.
Oats
Oat fiber is low in carbohydrates and can absorb seven times its weight in water. This makes it useful in the meat, bakery and snack industries. In an investigation published by a team at Tufts University, the results showed that this simple meal also reduces the ability of cholesterol to stick to the walls of the arteries and prevents the formation of arteriosclorosis, in addition to reducing the risk of heart disease.
Vitamins B
Yes, something as simple as including a source of complex B to your regimen can prevent the giant of heart disease from leaving your life prematurely. A randomized study, published in 2005, in the journal Atherosclerosis, found that a simple intervention using 2.5 mg of folic acid, 25 mg of vitamin B6 and 0.5 mg of vitamin B12 for 1 year, resulted in significant reductions in arterial thickness Even niacin or folic acid alone has been shown to have this effect on patients. [Note: Always opt for the natural sources of group B vitamins, including the administration of probiotic supplements - which produce the entire complement for you - or a whole food extract, against synthetic or semi-synthetic vitamins that, Unfortunately, they dominate the market today.
Granada juice
In a study shown in "Procedures at the National Academy of Sciences" in 2005, researchers from Naples, Italy and Los Angeles, California, found that the levels of antioxidants in pomegranate juice are higher than in other natural juices, including of blackberries, blueberries and orange. After checking the juice in mice, they discovered that it was combating the damage of the arteries called arteriosclorosis.
L-Arginine
This amino acid is able to prevent arterial thickening - according to studies it reduces up to 24%! More than 30 studies have been found that demonstrate this fact, in addition to 150 known health benefits, which are capable of coping with the underlying dysfunction associated with cardiovascular disease: endothelial dysfunction, with no less than 20 studies demonstrating this done.
Apples
Apples are high in pectin, a fiber that binds with cholesterol, according to Liz Applegate, Ph. D., a faculty member and director of sports nutrition at the University of California, Davis. Apples also contain flavonoids that reduce the risk of heart disease by 50 percent, according to Applegate, when consumed on a regular basis.
Fatty fish
Fatty fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are what our body requires for optimal functioning and also help to uncover our arteries, according to Natural News. The types of fatty fish are salmon, mackerel, tuna, trout, herring and sardines.
Fermented cabbage
Kimchi, a Korean recipe, which includes fermented cabbage, hot pepper, and several other ingredients, such as fermented fish, seems to stop the atherosclerotic process. In addition, good bacterial strains in kimchi have been found to be able to degrade toxic chemicals that can additionally damage the body.
Nuts
Nuts are also high in monosaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, according to Natural News. Hazelnuts, almonds, pecans and peanuts can be eaten as snacks, added to salads or cut into other dishes to add more flavor.
Turmeric (curcumin)
The main polyphenols in the Indian spice turmeric, known as curcumin, has proven to be an excellent cardioprotective, with more than 30 studies demonstrating this fact. One study found that curcumin prevents damage to the arteries associated with the obstruction.
Olive oil
Using a cold-pressed virgin olive oil to add flavor to meals or while cooking can cut your risk of heart disease, according to SixWise.com, a newsletter that includes information from national experts and specialists. Olive oil is a monosaturated fat and is less likely to oxidize, which is good since oxidized cholesterol can form plaque on the walls of your arteries.
Avocado
Avocado, which is technically a fruit and not a vegetable, is high in monosaturated fats, according to Natural News. These fats also do not oxidize in the body and will not increase your risk of atherosclerosis or plaque construction in the arteries.
Sesame / Sesame Seeds
Probably one of the most underrated superfoods on the planet, sesame seeds, has proven to be as effective as Tylenol for arthritis pain, it can be an excellent cardioprotective substance, ideal for preventing the progression of atherosclerosis. One study found that it was able to prevent the formation of atherosclerosis lesions.
Tomatoes
Tomato is rich in lycopene, which is an antioxidant that makes it less likely that LDL cholesterol will oxidize and stick to artery walls, according to SixWise.com. By including tomatoes in your salad or eating small tomatoes as a snack, you can reduce the risk of plaque formation in your arteries.
Spinach
This green leafy vegetable is high in vitamins A and C, according to SixWise.com. Together, these vitamins prevent oxidation of cholesterol and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
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