* [[iodine]] could prevent atherosclerosis in rabbits even when they were fed horribly unhealthy diets. Iodine is also an essential co-factor for [[selenium]].
* Watermelons lower abdominal fat accumulation and reduce heart-clogging arterial plaque.
* Eat Foods High in Fiber : Dietary fiber is found in split peas, lentils, black beans, pinto beans, barley, lima beans and almost all types of beans in the world. There is also dietary fiber found in root vegetables, wheat, fruits and edible seeds.
* omega-3 fatty acids in fish, especially tuna, salmon and sardines protects from having clogged arteries in spit having all the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases.
* Healthy [[oil]]s are extra-virgin, virgin and light olive oils, safflower oil, canola oil, peanut oil, avocado oil, macadamia, hazelnut and almond oil.
* [[garlic]] has shown that it can protect the heart, arteries and veins. Although the reduction level is moderate, garlic can lower the triglyceride levels and the cholesterol, elements that are sometimes responsible for the clogging of the arteries.
* cayenne brings great benefits to the cardiovascular system by not just lowering the cholesterol and triglyceride levels, it also lessens the chances of having too much platelet aggregation.
* regular physical activity results in protected blood vessels.
* Stop Smoking
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