Flax Seeds
Flax seeds are small powerhouses of nutrition. They are high in fiber, health fats, minerals (calcium and magnesium) and vitamins. Asides being nutritious, flax seed are also used to unclog arteries.
A research was done and it was discovered that rabbits that consumed flax seeds after a high cholesterol diet experienced a 40 percent decrease in plaque formation compared with animals that did not consume flax seeds.
Flax seeds are made up of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG), an anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering lignan compound whose attributes destroy atherosclerosis.
Cruciferous Vegetables
Adding cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower to your diet can help decrease the chances of having clogged arteries.
Research shows that consuming cruciferous vegetables is associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis. A study in 1,500 women discovered that eating cruciferous vegetable was associated with lower carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT).
To measure a person’s risk of atherosclerosis-related illness, healthcare providers will ask questions about your diets. Experts have proven that cruciferous vegetable intake can reduce arterial calcification and the risk of death caused by atherosclerosis-related sickness. Arterial calcification can cause hardening of the arteries in atherosclerosis.