I have selected 8 ingredients or foods that we can include in out heart detox shake that can help clean your arteries and potentially contribute to prevent a heart attack...
Pomegranate has proven to avert several pathological changes that are associated with cardiovascular disease. This fruit fights cardiovascular disease by reducing oxidative stress supporting the synthesis and activity of nitric oxide and much more.
There have been some studies that have looked at the possible link between green tea and cardiovascular disease. A study of over forty thousand Japanese adults found that those who drank more than five cups of green tea a day had a 26 percent lower risk of death from a heart attack or stroke and a sixteen percent lower risk of death from all causes than people who drank less than one cup of green tea a day.
There are a ton of different health benefits to eating cinnamon. In its natural form, it's considered an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamon can also cut the risk of heart disease in a study published in "Diabetes Care" researchers found that cinnamon improves the glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. A meta-analysis of the research available conducted by the college of pharmacy in Pomona California concluded that cinnamon can have the effect of reducing LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
When it comes to the health of your arteries and heart turmeric should be your best friend. health.com writes that there have been over 200 research studies that have looked into the therapeutic efficacy of turmeric and curcumin in various heart conditions. Not only does it protect the heart but it also fights different metabolic conditions that play a factor in the development of heart diseases.
If you aren't a fan of flaxseed you should start getting used to them as they have a ton of health benefits. One such, is helping the health of your arteries. Flaxseed could have strong beneficial effects in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Flax seeds have omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and phytoestrogens that boost heart health.
In a study published in Arya Atherosclerosis, citrus fruit was found to have significantly reduced systolic blood pressure. It also reduces stenosis. Back in the 18th century they even used citrus to treat scurvy eating oranges and grapefruit. In particular, according to a study by the university of southern california department of preventive medicine, foods that are high in viscous fiber protect your arteries from clogging so having a piece of grapefruit for breakfast is a pretty yummy and healthy thing to do.
The first food that you should start consuming more is fish. Fish has a ton of healthy omega-3 fatty acids these acids are known to have positive influences on blood cholesterol levels which ultimately leads to clogged arteries in a study done by the american journal of clinical nutrition it was found that women who ate two or more servings of fatty fish had better cardiovascular health. Some fish you can turn to are herring tuna trout mackerel and salmon, but in out shake it might not go so well with the other ingrdients, so maybe chuck in a fish oil capsule or even better just down a capsule with the shake.
Spanish researchers recently reported that eating about eight shelled walnuts worked better than olive oil at protecting arteries from damage that can follow a meal high in saturated fat so if you enjoy eating nuts focus your attention on walnuts. They have a ton of benefits to them.