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Natural Foods That Help Clean Your Arteries and Improve Heart Health | Top 15 List
Nov 16, 2025
Your arteries play a crucial role in your overall health, carrying oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. But over time, poor diet and lifestyle habits can cause them to become narrow or less flexible. In this video, we highlight 15 powerful natural foods that support better artery health, improve circulation, and help your heart function at its best.
These foods are rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, fiber, and anti-inflammatory compounds that work together to support healthy cholesterol levels and long-term heart wellness. From fruits and vegetables to nuts, seeds, and healthy oils — you’ll discover simple foods you can add to your meals every day.
If you're trying to improve your heart health, boost your energy, or simply make smarter dietary choices, this video will give you easy, natural ways to support your arteries and overall well-being.
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Hello and welcome to our channel, Top
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10s You Should Know. Let me ask you
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something. Have you ever wondered what's
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happening inside your arteries right
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now? They're like highways for your
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blood, carrying oxygen and nutrients to
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every corner of your body. But when
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plaque and cholesterol build up, those
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highways get jammed, slowing down
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circulation, raising blood pressure, and
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putting your heart at serious risk.
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Here's the good news. Nature has already
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provided powerful foods that help sweep
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away plaque, lower cholesterol, and keep
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your arteries clear and flexible. And
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today, we're going to uncover 15 foods
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that cleanse your arteries naturally.
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Stick around because some of these will
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surprise you. One, pomegranates.
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Pomegranates are like little ruby jewels
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of heart health. They contain high
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levels of antioxidants, especially
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punicogens, which not only reduce
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oxidative stress, but also actively slow
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the buildup of cholesterol in your
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arteries. In fact, research shows that
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drinking pomegranate juice can help
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stimulate nitric oxide production in the
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body, which relaxes blood vessels,
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improves blood flow, and prevents artery
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hardening. Imagine them as a gentle
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scrub brush, clearing away buildup and
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protecting your artery walls. The best
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part, you can enjoy them fresh. Sprinkle
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the seeds on salads or drink the juice
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without added sugar. It's not just
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delicious, it's literally repairing your
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heart from the inside out. Two, beets.
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Beets are one of the most underrated
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artery cleaning foods. Packed with
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nitrates, they help your body produce
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nitric oxide, which widens blood vessels
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and improves circulation. Think of
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nitric oxide as the relax button for
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your arteries, easing tension and
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preventing blockages. Beets also reduce
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inflammation and oxidative stress, both
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of which play major roles in artery
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damage. Athletes often drink beet juice
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to boost stamina, but everyday people
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can benefit just as much by lowering
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blood pressure and supporting heart
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health. Roasted, juiced, or blended into
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smoothies, beets are a natural way to
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keep your arteries strong and flexible.
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Three, walnuts. When it comes to artery
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health, walnuts are superheroes. They're
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rich in omega-3 fatty acids, plant
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steriles, and antioxidants, all of which
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lower bad cholesterol, LDL, while
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raising good cholesterol, HDL. Studies
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show that eating just a handful of
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walnuts daily can reduce artery
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stiffness and inflammation. They also
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contain Larginine, which boosts nitric
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oxide production, helping blood vessels
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stay relaxed and open. Unlike heavily
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processed snacks, walnuts give your
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heart clean, natural fuel. Sprinkle them
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on oatmeal, salads, or simply enjoy a
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handful as a snack. You're feeding your
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arteries what they crave most,
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protection.
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Four, avocados. Creamy, delicious, and
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surprisingly powerful. Avocados are
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packed with monounsaturated fats that
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lower LDL cholesterol while increasing
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HDL, the cholesterol that helps clean
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out your arteries. They're also high in
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potassium, which helps regulate blood
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pressure and reduces strain on your
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arterial walls. One avocado a day can
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significantly improve lipid profiles in
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your blood. Beyond that, they're loaded
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with antioxidants like luteine that
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prevent oxidative damage to your
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arteries. Five, garlic. Garlic has been
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used for centuries as medicine, and
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modern science confirms its power for
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artery health. Its sulfur compounds,
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especially allisonin, reduce blood
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pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, and
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prevent plaque buildup. Garlic works
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like a natural statin, but without side
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effects. gently relaxing blood vessels
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and improving circulation. Regular
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consumption, whether raw, cooked, or in
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supplements, can significantly reduce
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the risk of arterial blockages. The key
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is consistency. Adding garlic to your
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daily cooking can literally change the
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health of your arteries over time. Six,
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apples. You've heard the saying, "An
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apple a day keeps the doctor away."
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Well, when it comes to artery health,
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it's true. Apples are rich in soluble
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fiber, particularly pectin, which binds
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to cholesterol in the gut and helps
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flush it out before it can enter your
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bloodstream. They're also full of
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polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that
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reduce inflammation and improve
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endothelial function, the health of your
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artery linings.
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Eating apples regularly has been linked
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to lower risks of heart attack and
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stroke. The crunch of an apple isn't
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just satisfying, it's protecting your
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arteries with every bite.
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Seven, turmeric. This golden spice isn't
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just for flavor. It's medicine for your
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arteries. Curcumin, the active compound
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in turmeric, has strong
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anti-inflammatory properties that
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prevent arterial walls from becoming
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irritated and clogged. Chronic
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inflammation is one of the leading
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causes of atherosclerosis, the hardening
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of arteries, and turmeric directly
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addresses it. It also improves
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endothelial function, helping your
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arteries stay flexible. Add turmeric to
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curries, teas, or golden milk, and
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you're giving your cardiovascular system
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a natural healing boost. Eight, spinach.
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Green leafy vegetables like spinach are
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rich in nitrates, folate, potassium, and
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antioxidants, all of which help regulate
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blood pressure and clear plaque buildup.
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Spinach also lowers homocyine, an amino
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acid linked to artery damage when levels
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are too high. Adding spinach to your
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daily diet can prevent arterial
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stiffening and improve circulation.
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Blend it into smoothies, toss it into
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omelets, or enjoy it as a salad base.
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Your arteries love green, and spinach is
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one of the most powerful greens for
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keeping them clean. Mom nine, berries.
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Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,
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and blackberries are packed with
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anthocyanins, antioxidants that reduce
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inflammation, lower LDL cholesterol, and
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strengthen blood vessel walls. Berries
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also improve endothelial function,
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meaning your arteries stay elastic and
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strong. Eating them regularly has been
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shown to lower blood pressure and reduce
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arterial plaque formation. They're
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sweet, delicious, and an easy swap for
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sugary desserts. Think of them as candy
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made by nature that actually heals your
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arteries instead of hurting them. Number
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10, olive oil. Olive oil, especially
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extra virgin, is the cornerstone of the
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Mediterranean diet. Famous for its heart
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protective effects. It's loaded with
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monounsaturated fats and polyphenols
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that reduce cholesterol buildup and
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protect arteries from oxidative damage.
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Studies show that regular olive oil
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consumption lowers blood pressure and
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improves endothelial function. Using
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olive oil instead of butter, margarine,
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or processed oils is one of the simplest
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hacks to keep your arteries healthy.
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Drizzle it on salads, dip whole grain
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bread into it, or use it in cooking.
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Olive oil is liquid gold for your heart.
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11. Oats. Oats are a cholesterol
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lowering powerhouse thanks to their
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soluble fiber, beta glucan. This fiber
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binds to cholesterol and carries it out
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of your body, preventing it from
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sticking to artery walls. Daily
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consumption of oats has been shown to
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lower LDL cholesterol significantly. A
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warm bowl of oatmeal in the morning
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isn't just comforting, it's like a
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protective shield for your arteries. Add
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fruit and nuts, and you've got a
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heart-healing breakfast that sets the
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tone for your entire day. 12. Citrus
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fruits. Oranges, grapefruits, lemons,
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and limes are rich in vitamin C and
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flavonoids that reduce inflammation and
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improve artery function. Citrus also
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helps lower blood pressure and prevent
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arterial stiffness. The soluble fiber in
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citrus fruits aids cholesterol
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management while their antioxidants
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reduce oxidative damage to artery walls.
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Drinking fresh citrus juice or eating
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whole fruits daily gives your arteries a
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refreshing cleanse.
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13. Lentils. Lentils are nutrient-dense,
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affordable, and excellent for artery
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health. High in fiber, protein,
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magnesium, and folate, they lower
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cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and
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reduce blood pressure. Unlike red meat,
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which can clog arteries, lentils provide
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clean plant-based protein without the
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harmful fats. Regular consumption has
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been linked to reduced risks of heart
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attack and stroke. Add them to soups,
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stews, or salads. They're humble but
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powerful. 14. Tomatoes. Tomatoes are
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rich in lycopine, a powerful antioxidant
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that reduces oxidative stress and
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prevents plaque buildup in arteries.
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They also lower LDL cholesterol and
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boost HDL cholesterol, creating a
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balance that supports arterial health.
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Eating raw tomatoes, tomato sauce, or
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even cooked tomatoes gives your body a
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steady supply of lycopine. Studies show
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that people who consume more tomatoes
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have lower risks of cardiovascular
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disease. Bright red, juicy tomatoes are
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more than tasty. They're artery
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protectors.
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15. Dark chocolate. Yes, you heard that
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right. Dark chocolate, when eaten in
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moderation, supports artery health. It's
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rich in flavonoids that improve
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endothelial function, lower blood
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pressure, and reduce inflammation.
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The key is to choose dark chocolate with
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at least 70% cocoa, not sugary candy
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bars. A small piece a few times a week
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can actually relax arteries and boost
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circulation.
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It's one of those rare foods that feel
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indulgent yet deliver healing benefits
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at the same time. And there you have it,
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15 powerful foods that naturally cleanse
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your arteries and protect your heart.
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The best part, they're simple,
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delicious, and easy to add to your daily
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meals. Which of these artery cleaning
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foods do you already eat? And which one
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surprised you the most? Let us know in
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the comments below.
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