1.

Garlic
Another healthy food to cleanse your arteries naturally is garlic.

Garlic is rich in antioxidants that help inhibit the action of free radicals,
making it an essential ingredient in preventing heart problems and blocked
arteries.

Regular intake of garlic reduces the level of LDL cholesterol in your blood. It
also widens blood vessels, improves blood circulation and helps prevent
hardening of the aorta.

A 2016 study published in the Journal of Nutrition reports that aged garlic
extract aids in reducing coronary plaque volume in patients with metabolic
syndrome.

Eat 1 to 2 cloves of raw garlic on an empty stomach each morning.

You can also include garlic in soups, stews, casseroles and salad dressings.

2. Pomegranates
Pomegranates contain a high level of antioxidants that help fight free
radicals in the body. They also aid in reducing fatty deposits in the arteries,
thus helping prevent serious problems like atherosclerosis.

This fruit also stimulates the bodys production of nitric oxide, which helps
keep your arteries open and your blood flowing. This prevents plaque buildup
and blood clots in the arteries.

A 2004 study published in Clinical Nutrition reports that patients with carotid
artery stenosis who drank pomegranate juice for three years saw reduced
common carotid intima-media thickness, blood pressure and low-density
lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation.
A 2013 study published in Atherosclerosis notes that pomegranate
extract has atheroprotective effects that appear to reduce oxidative stress
and inflammation in the vessel walls.

Eat 1 to 2 fresh pomegranates daily.

You can also drink a glass of freshly extracted pomegranate juice once daily.

3. Green Tea
Green tea especially nutrient-rich Matcha green tea contains high levels
of catechins, antioxidant plant phenols which hinder the absorption of
cholesterol during digestion. Enjoy a cup or two of green tea every day to
improve your blood-lipid levels and help reduce arterial blockage. Green tea
also provides a natural boost to the metabolism which can help you to lose
weight, further bolstering your cardiovascular health.

4. Spinach
This tasty and nutritious green leafy vegetable has many health benefits,
including heart health.

Spinach is a rich source of nitric oxide, which makes arteries resist

contraction, plaque and blood coagulation, which in turn reduce the risk of
strokes and heart attacks.

A 2015 study published in Clinical Nutrition Research reports that 7-day

consumption of spinach as an inorganic nitrate source in a vegetable can
help reduce postprandial arterial stiffness.

In addition, its high content of vitamins A and C helps prevent bad

cholesterol from adhering to the arterial walls and thus reduces your risk of
atherosclerosis.

Spinach is also high in potassium and folic acid, both of which are main lines
of defense against high cholesterol and blood pressure.

Eat at least cup of spinach daily. You can enjoy this green vegetable in
salads, soups, vegetable juice or in a green smoothie.
5. Asparagus
Asparagus is a natural artery-clearing food. It can lower blood pressure and
prevent blood clots.

The B vitamins, especially B6, in asparagus help lower homocysteine (an

amino acid linked to heart disease) and C-reactive protein (a marker of
inflammation) levels.

A 2005 study published in Circulation reports that elevated homocysteine

levels indicate an increased risk of CAD and blood clots in the arteries and
veins. To lower the elevated levels, vegetables like asparagus are helpful due
to the high folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 content.

It also stimulates the bodys production of glutathione, an antioxidant that

helps fight inflammation and prevent damaging oxidation that can lead to
clogged or blocked arteries. Plus, the vitamin K in asparagus prevents
hardening of the arteries and keeps calcium out of the arterial linings.

Eat this tasty vegetable on a regular basis as much as possible. You can eat
it as an appetizer or side dish.