The following are the three ‘super fruits’ that help prevent cholesterol from accumulating in the arteries and improve blood flow:
1. Pomegranate
Pomegranate is the heart’s best friend. The powerful antioxidants it contains prevent fat from sticking to the walls of blood vessels (plaque formation). This makes the arteries more flexible and reduces blood pressure.
Benefits: Studies show that drinking a glass of pomegranate juice daily can help increase blood flow to the heart by up to 30 percent.
2. Apple
The saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is absolutely true when it comes to the heart. The pectin fiber in apples helps reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body.
Benefits: Flavonoids in apples control blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke. Be sure to eat apples with the skin on.
3. Avocado
This is one of the rare fruits that provides the ‘good fats’ (monounsaturated fats) needed by the body. This helps reduce the level of triglycerides in the blood and prevents bad cholesterol.
Benefits: The potassium in avocado helps maintain a regular heartbeat and reduce pressure on the blood vessels.
Here are 3 other things to consider to prevent blockages:
Garlic: Eating one clove of garlic every day can help prevent blood clots.
Walking: Walking for 30 minutes every day along with eating fruits will strengthen the heart muscles.
Things to avoid: Remember that excessive salt and fried foods are enemies of the heart arteries
