Thread by @dr_ericberg

The most dangerous place for fat to build up isn’t your belly.

It’s your arteries.

Here are 4 foods that can help keep them clean and protect your heart: 🧵

Plaque in arteries isn’t just cholesterol.

It’s a mix of:
• Calcium
• Protein
• Cholesterol

Inside plaque, researchers often find biofilms: colonies of harmful microbes protected by calcium.

So why does plaque form?

Plaque forms where arteries are damaged or inflamed.

This damage usually comes from:
• Sugar and refined carbs
• Seed oils (omega-6)
• Alcohol and junk food
• Diabetes and insulin resistance

That’s what allows calcium and LDL to harden inside arteries.

Certain nutrients help protect arteries from plaque buildup:

• Vitamin K2 directs calcium into bone
• Vitamin C strengthens vessel walls and blocks biofilms
• Vitamin E shields heart tissue from oxidation
• Omega-3 reduces inflammation

Now let’s look at the foods that provide them…

1/ Wild-caught salmon

High in omega-3 fats that:
• Reduce inflammation in arteries
• Lower blood pressure
• Keep vessels flexible
• Protect the heart muscle

This is why wild-caught salmon is far better than farmed salmon.

2/ Arugula salad

Far more nutrient-dense than lettuce. It provides:
• Potassium to relax arteries and lower blood pressure
• DIM compounds that disrupt biofilms
• Fiber to feed gut bacteria
• Natural blood-sugar control

Top with olive oil and vinegar for added protection.

3/ Sauerkraut

Fermented cabbage with powerful benefits:
• Provides 7x more vitamin C than the RDA
• Supplies probiotics that break down biofilms
• Improves gut health, which lowers heart risk
• Boosts absorption of vitamins D, E, and K2

A true heart superfood.

4/ Authentic Parmigiano Reggiano

This aged Italian cheese is rich in:
• Vitamin K2 to keep calcium out of arteries
• Natural probiotics to support gut health
• High-quality protein for repair and strength

Skip cheap parmesan with fillers. Go for the real, aged version.

Other foods that support artery health:

• Garlic lowers blood pressure, prevents clots, and fights microbes
• Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E
• Extra virgin olive oil reduces inflammation and helps stabilize blood sugar

Simple, powerful, and protective.

To support your arteries and heart, build a plate like this:

• Arugula salad with olive oil, vinegar, and Parmigiano
• Wild-caught salmon
• Sauerkraut on the side

This combination provides omega-3, vitamins C, E, and K2, probiotics, and antioxidants to protect your heart.

You now know the key foods that support artery health and help reduce plaque naturally.

Watch this video to learn more about how the right foods can protect your arteries and support heart health:

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