Top 10 Foods To Unclog Arteries Naturally & Prevent Heart Attack

Top 10 Foods to Unclog Your Arteries

In this video, the speaker discusses the top 10 foods that can help unclog arteries. However, he emphasizes that it is important to understand the mechanisms behind cardiovascular disease and inflammation before relying solely on these foods.

The True Cause of Cardiovascular Disease

• The true cause of cardiovascular disease is inflammation.

• Certain foods like cream, butter, eggs, high-fat cheese, meat, saturated fat and dietary cholesterol are not directly associated with inflammation and therefore cannot be the sole cause of cardiovascular disease.

Three Steps to Improve Heart Health

• There are three steps to improve heart health:

• Step 1: Stop putting in things that cause inflammation such as sugar, grain vegetable oils, processed foods toxins and stress.

• Step 2: Add real food from both animal and plant sources which provide building blocks for tissues and other nutrients like fiber and polyphenols.

• Step 3: Incorporate essential fatty acids like EPA and DHA found in fish oil which help regulate inflammation.

Importance of Fixing Root Causes

• It is important to fix root causes instead of just treating symptoms with superfoods or medication.

• Treating symptoms temporarily without addressing underlying issues only covers up problems.

Superfoods vs. Good Solid Food

• Garlic, turmeric, pomegranate sesame seeds, flaxseeds walnuts and greens are all good foods but should not be thought of as "miracle" superfoods.

• Animal products provide genuine replacement parts for tissues while plants have other nutrients like phytonutrients and fiber.

Conclusion

• The most important thing is to stop putting in things that cause inflammation before adding good solid food and essential fatty acids.

• To learn more about the different causes of inflammation, watch other videos on this channel.

The Importance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids

This section discusses the importance of balancing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in our diet, and how to obtain them.

Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

• Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel are excellent sources of EPA and DHA.

• Wild-caught fish is preferable to farm-raised fish because it contains the appropriate diet for that fish.

Sources of Healthy Animal Products

• Meat from cows that ate grass, butter from grass-fed cows, and eggs from pasture-raised chickens are healthy animal products.

• Dairy can be problematic for some people due to processing. Butter and fermented dairy are good options.

Other Sources of Essential Fats

• Flax, chia, hemp seeds, walnuts, and peeling nuts are high in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which the body can convert into EPA and DHA but not very efficiently. These foods also contain soluble fiber which helps with gut motility.

The Benefits of Leafy Greens and Cruciferous Vegetables

This section discusses the benefits of leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables.

Leafy Greens

• Romaine lettuce, arugula, green leaf lettuce, kale, chard, spinach are all great sources of low-carb nutrients with high fiber content. Spinach should be limited if you have issues with oxalates or oxalic acid.

Cruciferous Vegetables

• Cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolates which have been shown to reduce inflammation and help detox and cleanse the liver. The liver is central to metabolic disease, so anything that helps it is beneficial.

Introduction to Cruciferous Vegetables and Other Foods

In this section, the speaker discusses the origin of the word "cruciferous" and mentions other vegetables that are beneficial for health.

Cruciferous Vegetables and Other Beneficial Foods

• The word "cruciferous" comes from a Latin word meaning "cross-bearing," referring to the shape of their flowers.

• Other vegetables that are beneficial for health include bell pepper, avocado, celery, asparagus, artichoke, and citrus.

• Cucumber and eggplant also have health benefits due to their polyphenol content.

• Fennel is another food with polyphenols that can reduce inflammation. Good sources of fennel include extra virgin olive oil, flax, oregano, cloves, cocoa or dark chocolate.

• However, it's important not to add sugar when consuming foods with polyphenols since sugar can undo their benefits. Dates and pomegranates are examples of foods with high sugar content despite having polyphenols.

Importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in reducing inflammation and improving brain function.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

• Herbal compounds like curcumin and resveratrol have anti-inflammatory properties but it's best to get them fresh rather than as supplements.

• Fish oil supplements containing EPA (icosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), in a ratio of 3:2 respectively can be beneficial for most people.

• DHA is particularly important for brain function and can help with stress, anxiety, and focus. It's a building block of nervous tissue and is found in most of the Omega-3s in your cell membranes and body.

Importance of B Vitamins

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of B vitamins in energy production and reducing inflammation.

B Vitamins

• B vitamins are important catalysts for moving the process of energy production forward in mitochondria.

• Homocysteine is a pro-inflammatory compound that's strongly correlated to heart disease. Keeping it at low levels (0-7 on a blood test) is ideal.

Homocysteine and Heart Disease

In this section, the speaker discusses how a mutation in one or both genes can lead to a buildup of homocysteine, which increases the risk of heart disease. The speaker also mentions that testing for this mutation is not difficult and can be done through a blood test.

Key Points:

• About 30-40% of people in the US have a mutation in one or both genes that can lead to a buildup of homocysteine.

• Testing for this mutation is not difficult and can be done through a blood test.

• Taking B vitamins that contain methyl donors can help convert homocysteine into harmless compounds.

Nutritional Yeast as a Source of B Vitamins

In this section, the speaker introduces nutritional yeast as a whole food source of B vitamins.

Key Points:

• Nutritional yeast is a great source of full-spectrum B vitamins.

• Consuming nutritional yeast provides a foundation for overall health.

Enzymes and Cardiovascular Health

In this section, the speaker discusses enzymes and their role in breaking down substances in the body. The speaker specifically mentions nattokinase and lumbrokinase as enzymes that are important for breaking down fibrin related to cardiovascular disease.

Key Points:

• Enzymes break down substances in the body, including those related to cardiovascular disease.

• Nattokinase and lumbrokinase are fibrinolytic enzymes that can help break down blood clots and improve blood viscosity.

• Enzymes like nattokinase and lumbrokinase may be helpful for individuals with cardiovascular disease or COVID-19 infections.

Product Recommendations

In this section, the speaker provides product recommendations for the use of enzymes in improving cardiovascular health.

Key Points:

• The speaker uses enzyme products for the last three steps discussed in the video.

• Links to order these products at a discount are provided in the video description.