TOP 5 ARTERY- CLEANSING FOODS

PROTECT YOUR HEART WITH EVERY BITE OS THESE NATYRAL FOOD.

AVOCADO. People who ate avocado every day for one week experienced on average 17% drop in total blood cholesterol. LDL '' bad cholesterol'' decreased and HDL ''good cholesterol'' increased.

WHOLE GRAINS. The soluble fiber found in whole grains such as whole-wheat bread, brown rice, oatmeal binds the cholesterol in your meal and drags it out of your body.

OLIVE OIL. People who consume olive oil are 40% less likely to have a stroke compared to those who never use it in their diet. Is high in mono- and polyunsaturated fats.

NUTS. Grabbing a hand full of nuts is a heart-healthy way to beat the afternoon itch for a snack. Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and fiber. Walnuts are great source of Ω3 fats

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SALMON or other fatty fish are full of  Ω3 fatty acids. Eating fish twice a week can reduce your risk of developing heart disease by decreasing inflammation and lowering triglyceride levels and may help boost your HDL levels.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF AVOCADO

 A medium avocado contains about 200 calories, 

9 mg of vitamin K (36% of the recommended daily consumption)  

7,3gr fiber, 

90 mg folic acid and  

12mg of vitamin C.

Αvocado is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which reduce LDL and improve HDL.  

Contains oleic acid and tocopherols, which inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells 

Prevents breast cancer

Contributes to deterioration of the retina of the eye and cataracts.

Contains potassium, protects against cardiovascular diseases and  contributes to better blood pressure control. 

Avocados also have antioxidants which act protecting against oxidative shock and removing free radicals, slow aging.

Have vitamin B complex, which help to combat stress. Especially Vitamin B6 helps in alleviating premenstrual syndrome symptoms.

 

Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist