Atherosclerosis
The right diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.
| Recommendation | Why | Get started |
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| Choose omega-6-rich foods |
Eating omega-6 fatty acids, found in corn, safflower, grapeseed, and sunflower oils, and in foods such as nuts and seeds, appears to protect against atherosclerosis and is associated with reduced heart disease risk. |
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| Eat a high-fibre diet | Eating foods high in fibre, especially oats, psyllium seeds, fruit, and beans, may lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. | |
| Eat more complex carbs | Choose whole grains whenever possible as a diet high in refined carbs, such as white flour, white rice, and simple sugars, appears to increase the risk of coronary heart disease, especially in overweight women. | |
| Go vegetarian | A pure vegetarian diet (no meat, poultry, dairy or eggs), combined with exercise and stress reduction, has been shown to decrease atherosclerosis. | |
| Skip the salt | Eating low or moderate amounts of salt may help reduce your risk of heart disease. | |
| Try a low-fat diet | The most important dietary changes in protecting arteries from atherosclerosis include choosing alternatives to meat and dairy, and eating foods without trans fats. | |
| Try ALA | People who eat diets high in alpha-linolenic acid—found in rape seed oil and linseed products—have high blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which may protect against atherosclerosis. |
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