How to Clear Arteries with Diet
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 16.8 million people suffer from clogged arteries. Commonly known as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), this affliction entails the growth of thick plaque on the internal arterial walls, which prevents adequate blood flow from reaching the heart. If left untreated, the arteries will continue to narrow and harden. This eventually leads to a heart attack.
There are a variety of factors that can lead to the development of coronary arterial disease, including diet, heredity, weight, age, and race. Fortunately, changing your eating habits can often help clear your arteries without resorting to surgery or medication.
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Diet and Coronary Heart Disease
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Fat and cholesterol are the building blocks of Coronary Artery Disease. Understanding these substances, where they come from, and the role they play in the development of CAD is crucial to preventing and reversing the disease.
There are different kinds of fat: unsaturated fat, saturated fat, and trans-fat.
Unsaturated fats are the healthiest choice for your arterial health. Some unsaturated fats can actually help unclog your arteries.
On the other hand, immoderate consumption of saturated fats and trans-fats contributes to the build-up of arterial plaque.
There are also different types of cholesterol. The two most important for understanding coronary arterial disorder are LDL (low density lipoproteins) and HDL (high density lipoproteins).
LDL is often referred to as "bad cholesterol" because it is the type of cholesterol that sticks to artery walls and forms plaque.
HDL is often referred to as "good cholesterol" because it does not stick to arterial walls, and can even flush LDL from the arteries.
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Eat fewer animal products. Meat, cheese, eggs and butter are all common household foods that contain saturated fats and LDL cholesterol.
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Eat minimally processed foods. Whole grains, beans, nuts and fresh fruits and vegetables do not typically contain saturated fat or trans-fats. However, they do often contain unsaturated fats, which can help raise your HDL cholesterol levels, thereby lowering your plaque-forming LDL cholesterol levels.
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Change your cooking habits. Instead of using butter for pan-fried foods, use an oil that contains unsaturated fat like olive oil or grapeseed oil.
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Use plant-derived spices instead of animal-derived products to flavor your food. The more pepper, cumin, oregano, and turmeric you use, the less butter, sour cream and cheese you will need.
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