arteries are the blood vessels that transport oxygenated blood from the
heart to the rest of the body as you know our bodies rely on oxygen for
survival which means that our arteries serve a pretty important purpose right
but sometimes our diet and lifestyle choices can cause arteries to become clogged which increases
the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke this is a term that is referred to as atherosclerosis
and it often goes unnoticed until symptoms such as chest pain start to arise
there are definitely some foods that many of us eat that can increase the likelihood of a blockage
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 food that almost everyone eats far too often 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 food that we should bring to your attention is red meat eating too much beef lamb
or pork has been linked to an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes
the reason is red meat tends to be high in saturated fat which elevates your cholesterol
levels and increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke one study found that those who eat two
or more servings of red meat per week had a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death
with that said i'm not suggesting that you never eat red meat ever again just be mindful of how
much of it you are consuming in your diet another food that is bad for the cardiovascular system is
pizza i mean let's be real here while pizza is delicious let's take a step back and look
at the ingredients refined flour in the dough fatty cheese sugary sauce
and usually processed meats that are full of saturated fat sodium and nitrates look i get it
it's an amazing combo that is hard to beat when it comes to taste however when it comes to protecting
your arteries and cardiovascular system it's best to keep your pizza consumption to a minimum
and that leads us to our next food which is fried chicken grilled or roasted chicken is a healthy
and nutritious food that is packed with protein and amino acids but after it has been battered and
deep fried in hydrogenated oil and grease then it's a whole different story the frying process
strips away all of its nutritional benefits while packing it full of unhealthy trans fat which is
linked to an increased risk of developing heart disease fried chicken may be finger looking good
but when it comes to taking care of your heart it's probably best to stick to grilling or baking
next up on our list is soda in general most types of soda are loaded with sugar and full
of empty calories and processed carbohydrates the overconsumption of sugar leads to obesity
which is directly linked to a number of chronic diseases including heart disease a study found
that drinking one can of soda per day increases your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
by approximately 30 percent so when you're eating out you can save a little money by
ordering water instead of soda which is usually free and a much healthy alternative
another food to avoid is french fries two words fried potatoes need i say more
high potato consumption in general has been linked to an increased risk of
hypertension and type 2 diabetes but when you deep fry them in oil full of trans fat
it only makes them even worse when it comes to taking care of your heart and cardiac health
and that leads us to the next food which is potato chips much of what we just said about
french fries applies to potato chips as well they are typically loaded with sodium and saturated fat
which both have been shown to put a strain on your heart potato chips are quite addicting
which is why they're one of the foods that contribute most to obesity so do your heart
a favor on your next grocery trip by skipping these crunchy snacks and leaving them behind
another food to avoid is donuts donuts are triple bad when it comes to the health of your heart
first they're made of refined flour they're loaded with sugar and they're deep fried in
grease i mean come on does deep fried sugary bread really sound like a good idea tasty yes good for
your heart absolutely not and to top it all off donuts are usually high in sodium as well if a
donut is your dessert of choice that's fine just make sure that you know what you're biting into
speaking of desserts another one that we should mention is ice cream unfortunately
ice cream is high in sugar calories and saturated fat none of which are doing your heart any favors
it's also high in cholesterol as well which can cause your arteries to become clogged over time
ice cream contributes to weight gain which as we mentioned puts a strain on your entire
cardiovascular system instead of ice cream frozen yogurt or sorbet are some healthier alternatives
or you can consider making your own healthy ice cream by blending frozen bananas and fruits
speaking of sugar this next item has a lot of it of course i'm talking about fancy coffee coffee
itself is not the problem yes it does contain caffeine which can increase your heart rate and
blood pressure but when consumed in moderation coffee in general is fine is what you put into
your coffee that is the issue we're talking about the sugar syrup creamer whipped cream condensed
milk etc once you add in all of the unhealthy ingredients you guys are no longer drinking coffee
that concoction is basically a milkshake my friends all of the extra sugar and calories leads
to weight gain which over time increases your risk of heart disease while black coffee doesn't
taste as good it's much better for your waistline and for your cardiovascular system the next food
often surprises people and it is processed meats if you're only looking at the calories
deli meats may seem like a healthy and nutritious option but what many people don't realize is that
they are actually extremely high in sodium which of course is one of the culprits that
leads to cardiovascular disease unfortunately studies found that most individuals consume
too much sodium in their diet and it's foods such as this that is one of the reasons why
processed daily meats are also high in nitrates which have been shown to cause inflammation which
can lead to atherosclerosis foods to avoid include lunch meat bacon hot dogs sausage and salami real
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i hope you like the tips i ever shared in this video and hopefully you're now one step closer
to improving your diet keeping your arteries clean and improving your overall health as always to be
safe be sure to speak with your doctor for medical advice and treatment because they will know more
about your individual condition we are not doctors and this video is for informational purposes only
and just a reminder we do have a full guide on this topic on our website
i'll drop a link to it right below this video down in the description thank you so
much for watching all the way to the end have a blessed day and as always breathe easy my friend
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