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11 Foods That Unclog Arteries–Fast!

foods that unclog arteries

We always talk about food and meals that you need to stay away from because they’ll cause a heart attack, give you high cholesterol or clog your arteries.

READ THIS: 8 Natural Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol

But instead of just always talking about those foods, we decided to take the approach of what you should be eating.

And no, it’s not just the same old “diet & exercise talk. Here are 11 real foods that actually start clearing up your arteries fast!

Best Foods that Unclog Arteries

Tomatoes

tomato to clear arteries

Carotenoid lycopene is an antioxidant that is responsible for giving tomatoes their rich red color, but it can be found in lighter or greener varieties of this juicy fruit as well.

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And a diet rich in lycopene can significantly reduce the oxidation of the bad cholesterol that leads to atherosclerosis.

Pomegranate

Pomegranate to unclog arteries

Pomegranate is one of the best foods that unclog arteries naturally. This fun fruit contains phytochemicals that act as antioxidants to protect the lining of the arteries against damage.

Pomegranate juice stimulates the body’s production of nitric oxide, which helps to keep your blood flowing and your arteries open!

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Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds to clean arteries

Ancient cultures have long prized chia seeds as a solid source of hydration and energy.

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But the fiber and alpha-linolenic acid in chia can also regulate blood pressure, lower triglycerides, increase good cholesterol and decrease bad cholesterol.

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