The #1 cause of death in the world is cardiovascular disease. The progressive narrowing and clogging up of the arteries is thought to be the main process involved in heart disease. Also known as hardening of the arteries, it involves a complex process that can include autoimmunity, infection, diet, and many other known and unknown factors. Besides good sleep, reducing stress, and a healthy diet, there are some great super foods you can make sure you consume to ensure you have healthy arteries.
Garlic and Turmeric
Garlic and turmeric are both excellent for your body in so many different ways. Garlic has been used for centuries to help support the immune system and improve cardiovascular health. It is also a powerful antioxidant. The most active compound in turmeric is curcumin. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. Unfortunately, curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream. By adding black pepper (which contains piperine), to curcumin, absorption is enhanced by 2,000%. For either garlic or turmeric to have a significant impact on your health, you might want to consider taking them as a high quality supplement so that you get them in a sufficient quantity and formulated for maximum absorption. Just these two herbs alone will take you a long way towards having healthy arteries.
B Vitamins
B vitamins are a group of nutrients that play many important roles in your body. They are water soluble which means your body does not store them. For this reason, your diet must supply them each day. Each of the B vitamins has a different function in the body. Studies have shown that B vitamins are beneficial for the cardiovascular system in a variety of ways. If your diet does not include a good variety of foods, you might want to consider a B vitamin supplement as another way to ensure that you have healthy arteries.
Always opt for natural sources of the B-group vitamins, including probiotic supplementation (which produce the entire complement for you), or a whole food extract. Watch out for synthetic or semi-synthetic vitamins. LabDoor.com has tested and scored the most popular supplements and is a good way to find a quality supplement. There are smaller companies that make high quality supplements as well. Just do your research.
Pomegranate
Pomegranates have been eaten through out history for their health benefits. They are high in antioxidants which makes them very good for combating inflammation. They are also high vitamin C and contain good amounts of vitamin E, vitamin K, folate, and potassium. Studies have shown that pomegranate is helpful for those with cancer, heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, poor memory and more. As always, if you are buying pomegranate juice, and avoid added sugars.
L-Arginine
It is another super supplement that has been extensively researched and is thought to have over 150 health benefits. L-arginine, is involved in a number of different functions in the body including dilating and relaxing the arteries, maintaining immune and hormone function, helping the kidneys remover water from the body, and wound healing, to name a few. Arginine-rich foods include red meat, fish, poultry, wheat germ, grains, nuts and seeds, and dairy products. If you don’t get sufficient amounts of these foods and you want added insurance for healthy arteries, you may want to consider a supplement.
Sesame Seed
Sesame seeds are probably one of the most underappreciated super foods on the planet. The sesame plant is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world and as well as being a popular seed. The sesame seed is rich in the essential minerals of copper, magnesium and calcium. It’s important that your body get’s a regular dose of these minerals as they carry many health benefits. Studies have shown sesame seeds may be supportive of cardiovascular health. Another study showed that sesame seeds were as effective as Tylenol for arthritic pain. The easiest way to get more sesame seeds in your diet is to eat it as a paste which is known as Tahini. Tahini makes a great base for dips or salad dressings.
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