Thinking Natural Could Help You Avoid Clogged Arteries But Beware

In many ways nature is the perfect arbiter for avoiding clogged arteries. It is only when man interferes with the natural balance of things does it start to get a little iffy. Just think about this for moment if there were no refined or modified foods the list of foods that would produce clogged arteries would be dramatically reduced. On refined and modified list that would disappear overnight would be processed meats (hot dogs, salami, bologna, canned meats), high fat salad dressings, all those dessert items full of refined ingredients, dangerous preservatives, and all cancer causing nitrates.

Sure there would be a few exceptions such as butter, coconuts, egg yolks, organ meats, and full fat milk but by striking a balance between these high cholesterol artery clogging foods with such natural soluble fiber options as oat bran, flax seeds, apples, orange pulp, and broccoli which bind with cholesterol in the intestines you will have neutralized much of the potential threat for clogged arteries.

Additionally, chances are if you were having to exercise, either to hunt for food, or raise it from your garden you would have eliminated another one of the primary risk factors for clogged arteries; inactivity. Also, by becoming more active you would burn more calories and likely knock out another risk factor for clogged arteries; obesity.

How does all this apply to today’s modern world of convenience?

If you would do no more than keep your meat servings small, bake rather than fry meals, and think about purchasing foods that haven’t been modified, refined, or tampered with by man you will be well on your way to implementing a plan that will not only keep you from ending up with clogged arteries but will help you lose a few pounds along the way.

Nevertheless, you will need to stay vigilant! Food manufacturers have wised up to the fact that products which claim to be all natural, less fat, reduced fat, or fortified sell better. When you see these labels just ask yourself has this product been processed or modified, and if you can’t seem to resist it despite its shortcomings, take a look at the nutritional breakdown closely, paying special attention to saturated fat, cholesterol, trans fat, sodium, and sugar. Keep in mind that the American Heart Association recommends a diet consisting of no more than 10 percent saturated fat and under 25 percent total fat with sodium (salt) intake about one tablespoon daily. Sugar is wildcard, but what we do know is that it is refined and is a contributing factor to both obesity and diabetes.

While not for everyone, to help in the battle against clogged arteries some might want to consider thinking natural when it comes to medication as well. Examples of all natural supplement for heart and artery health would be omega 3 fish oil and natural cholesterol reduction supplements. Omega 3 fish oil has been shown to repair artery nicks and inflammation, which lead to clogged arteries. natural cholesterol reduction supplements on the other hand take away the building blocks (cholesterol, triglycerides) that lead to clogged arteries.

By: R.D. Hawkins

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R.D. Hawkins is an enthusiastic advocate for the use of natural health products and natural living with over 10 years experience in the field. Learn more about natural remedies and natural health at Purchase Remedies.com