Summary: <p>In this podcast, we’re going to talk about what to eat to support the health of your arteries. First, let’s take a look at the foods and substances that can lead to heart disease in the first place. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Heart problems begin in the endothelial layer of your arteries—the permeable membrane that lines your vascular system and lymphatic system. </p> <p> </p> <p>Inflammation is induced when the endothelial layer of your arteries is exposed to the following:</p> <p>•Stress</p> <p>•Sugar</p> <p>•Refined carbohydrates </p> <p>•Seed oils (canola, soy, corn)</p> <p>•Chronic alcohol use</p> <p>•Chronic smoking habits</p> <p><br></p> <p>The Coronary Artery Calcification Test (CAC test) and the Heart Rate Variability test are excellent predictors of mortality by assessing damage in your cardiovascular system. </p> <p><br></p> <p>You can also measure the small-dense particle size of LDL, test your homocysteine levels, and test for the MTHFR gene. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Fortunately, there are foods that can help clean out your arteries and undo cardiovascular damage. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Here are nine foods that can unclog and support the health of your arteries:</p> <p>1. Omega-3 from salmon, sardines, other fatty fish, and cod liver</p> <p>2. Extra virgin olive oil</p> <p>3. Dark leafy greens</p> <p>4. Authentic parmesan cheese (Parmigiano)</p> <p>5. Nutritional yeast (non-fortified)</p> <p>6. Raw sauerkraut</p> <p>7. Almonds</p> <p>8. Liver</p> <p>9. Grass-fed red meat</p> <p><br></p> <p>DATA: </p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/30/health/red-meat-heart-cancer.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/30/he... </a></p> <p><br></p>
