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By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel
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You can reduce your risk of stroke with the right foods.
These include nuts, olive oil, garlic, onion, spinach and avocado.
1/10 nuts slow down hardening of the arteries.
They contain fiber, magnesium, polyunsaturated fats, vitamin E and antioxidants - all components that prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Almonds, hazelnuts and peanuts in particular contain plenty of vitamin E, which prevents the absorption of harmful LDL fat particles in the blood and thus protects against arteriosclerosis.
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2 / 10Spinach is rich in folic acid, which protects against hardening of the arteries.
It contains a lot of vitamins D and E, which prevent the absorption of bad LDL cholesterol, which means that fewer plaques form and the arteries do not become narrowed.
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3 / 10According to the “German Heart Foundation”, olive oil has been proven to lower the harmful LDL cholesterol in the blood, so that the risk of deposits in the vessels, arteriosclerosis, is also reduced.
It has been proven that the risk of developing coronary artery disease is reduced.
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4 / 10Onions and garlic not only give our dishes the necessary kick, they also act as natural blood vessel cleansers, as the oils they contain prevent arteriosclerosis.
Garlic in particular can keep the heart healthy: the bulb stimulates nitrogen production in the body and thereby improves the expandability and elasticity of our arteries.
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5 / 10The high content of omega-3 fatty acids in farmed and wild salmon prevents the formation of blood clots and counteracts the formation of plaques on the walls of the arteries.
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6 / 10According to “Medical Tribune,” eating avocado reduces harmful lipoproteins.
Avocados contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which keep cells elastic and prevent arteries from clogging.
So add guacamole to your menu more often, the avocado dip in Mexican cuisine that is also popular in this country.
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7 / 10Red Delicious or Granny Smith apples in particular contain so-called procyanidins.
These are substances that have the ability to prevent blood clots.
In addition, they can also keep the arteries elastic and strengthen them.
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8 / 10Grapefruits are not only rich in vitamin C, they also help you lose weight.
Israeli researchers have also found that red grapefruits in particular can have a positive effect on significantly increased blood lipid levels.
Elevated blood lipid levels represent a main risk for the development of arteriosclerosis, according to the “Deutsche Apotheker Zeitung”.
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9 / 10Blueberries are always good as a dessert or snack in between - especially because their secondary plant substances, the so-called flavonoids, neutralize free radicals in the body.
Anthocyanins, the active ingredients in blueberries, are said to counteract inflammation in the body, keep the vessels elastic and thus protect against hardening of the arteries.
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10 / 10Like apples, green tea also contains procyanidins, which increases the elasticity of the arteries and can better transport oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, muscles and organs.
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A Mediterranean diet prevents hardening of the arteries and olive oil in particular has been proven to prevent a stroke or heart attack.
With arteriosclerosis, deposits called plaques form in the arteries.
These are caused by fat and lime.
As a result, the blood can no longer flow well and the risk of circulatory problems increases, according to
Pharmacy Umschau
.
If blood pools, there is a risk of a thrombus, a clot of blood platelets.
If this does not resolve on its own and remains undetected, there is a risk of complete vascular occlusion and thus a heart attack or stroke.
Hardening of the arteries is the main cause of cardiovascular disease.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editorial team cannot answer individual questions about medical conditions.