arteries are the blood vessels that transport oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the
body our organs and body tissues rely on oxygen in order to function properly which means that
our arteries and blood vessels play an extremely important role unfortunately sometimes our diet
and lifestyle choices can cause arteries to become clogged which increases the likelihood of a heart
attack or stroke there are definitely foods that many of us eat that can increase the likelihood of
a blockage with that said recent studies have found that there are certain spices that when
consumed regularly can actually help prevent your arteries from becoming clogged over time
and that is exactly what we are going to talk about in this video be sure to watch until the end
because there's one spice that not too many people know about so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
but the first spice that we should mention is garlic
unfortunately heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world
hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the primary risk factors that causes these types
of cardiovascular impairments studies found that the components found in garlic can actually lower
blood pressure levels when consumed daily for up to six months garlic has also been shown to lower
blood cholesterol levels as well which reduces the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases
next up on our list is turmeric turmeric is the bright yellow spice that is often found in indian
cuisine it wasn't until recently that medical experts discovered its positive health benefits
it contains antioxidants that work to prevent fatty deposits from developing in the arteries it
contains anti-inflammatory properties as well that work to prevent the arteries from hardening over
time turmeric offers many other health benefits for the human body that we could talk about
but we'll save that for another video cinnamon is another spice that can benefit the cardiovascular
system it's native to the caribbean south america and southeast asia and has been used since ancient
times for its medicinal purposes it contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
that are responsible for improving cholesterol and blood pressure levels a study found that eating
one half teaspoon of cinnamon per day can decrease your blood sugar triglycerides and ldl cholesterol
levels all of course is good for your arteries and cardiac tissues next we need to talk about cloves
which are a versatile spice used in a variety of different recipes you should know that this spice
can provide a variety of different health benefits as well most importantly cloves are rich in
antioxidants that reduce the oxidative stress that is linked to several chronic diseases including
cardiovascular impairments researchers believe that cloves can also lower ldl cholesterol levels
and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis time is another beneficial spice that we need to discuss
is an herb that comes from the mint family and is a culinary staple in many different
cultures around the world studies found that it can lower blood pressure prevent tachycardia
and reduce levels of unwanted fats in the blood thyme can be used as an alternative to table salt
in order to keep your sodium intake down which is beneficial for the entire cardiovascular system
next up is rosemary which is a spice that is native to the mediterranean region
and is touted for many different health benefits when it comes to the cardiovascular
system rosemary has actually been shown to lower blood sugar levels
its compounds work to increase the absorption of glucose in your muscle cells which decreases the
amount that is absorbed in your blood that can be beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes and
other risk factors of heart disease another spice that can benefit the cardiovascular system is
cardamom cardamom is a spice native to southeast asia that is known for its sweet and spicy flavors
studies found that it contains diuretic and antioxidant properties that can be effective
in lowering blood pressure levels in those with hypertension it offers anti-inflammatory benefits
as well which have been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease this spice is
delicious when used in curries or stews and is also available as a supplement in capsule form
as well next up on our list is parsley parsley is a spice that is loaded with beneficial
vitamins and nutrients that may actually work to improve heart health it's especially high
in folate which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease in certain populations
researchers believe that folate decreases levels of homocysteine in your body
which is an amino acid that has been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease
thankfully parsley is a tasty spice that can easily be incorporated into your diet
and we couldn't have made this video without mentioning ginger ginger is a flowering plant
that is widely used not only for cooking but also for medicinal purposes around the world
it's been used to treat nausea help with weight loss treat chronic indigestion and even fight
infections what most people don't realize is that it can benefit the cardiovascular system as well
ginger has bioactive components and antioxidants that reduce oxidative damage due to stress studies
found that it can lower blood sugar levels which reduces heart disease risk factors in
people with type 2 diabetes it has also been shown to lower cholesterol levels
which is linked to a lower risk of heart disease next up on our list is cayenne pepper
this one is surprising to most people because they are unaware of the amazing health benefits
that cayenne pepper has to offer one component in particular that we need to point out
is capsaicin is known for having vasodilator effects which can lower blood pressure levels
researchers believe that it also reduces ldl cholesterol levels which is the bad
type of cholesterol that is known for causing blockages in the arteries this explains why
cayenne pepper consumption is believed to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke
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beverages and vitamins that you can take to reduce the likelihood of a blockage in your
arteries we also have videos that cover which foods you should avoid if you're interested i'll
drop links to a few of them down below in the description i hope you like the tips that were
shared in this video and hopefully you're now one step closer to keeping your arteries clean
and improving your overall health as always please be sure to speak with your doctor for medical
advice and treatment because they will know more about your individual condition again this video
is for informational purposes only and if you want to learn more on this topic we do have a full
guide on our website i'll drop a link to it right below this video down in the description thank you
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