May 2022

12 Foods and Beverages for Healthy Arteries

By Parul Dube

Arteries are your body's vital blood vessels. Their primary function is to deliver nutrients and oxygen-rich blood to every organ, tissue, and cell.

Pomegranate Juice

This juice protects arterial walls by increasing blood flow and combating free radicals.

Orange Juice

Orange juice has a high antioxidant content that is beneficial to the arteries and heart in general.

Tomato Juice

One cup of tomato juice is widely known to prevent heart disease. Lycopene,  in tomatoes, significantly reduces artery damage. 

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Green Tea

It contains catechins and polyphenol compounds that reduce the proteinous adhesive molecules that cause clogged arteries.

Berries

Berry's flavonoid antioxidants improve heart health and support the arteries. 

 Flax Seeds

Flax seeds are regarded as a superfood for heart health. Their high fibre content helps to keep arteries clear.

Walnuts

Walnuts have an impressive ability to maintain artery function and protect them from atherosclerosis risk factors.

Dark Chocolate

The cocoa flavanols from dark chocolates, improves artery blood flow and repair damaged arteries.

Beets

Beets contain dietary nitrates, which are converted to nitric oxide and aid in the widening of arteries, lowering blood pressure and preventing damage.

 Allium Vegetables

They are a good source of organosulfur compounds, which help to reduce platelet clumping, inflammation, and cholesterol. 

Cinnamon

Cinnamaldehyde, which is present in cinnamon, has anticoagulant properties. It protects blood vessels and aids in the prevention of heart disease.

 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains a high concentration of monounsaturated fatty acids and polyphenol antioxidants. 

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