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Atherosclerosis and Diet

Atheroma

Atherosclerosis is a diet-related condition featuring the hardening/clogging of the arteries by atheroma. Derived from the Greek word for porridge, atheroma is a fatty deposit which gradually builds up on the walls of our arteries, including our coronary arteries, as a result of high LDL and/or low HDL cholesterol levels, combined with a diet high in saturated or trans fats. Atherosclerosis is a predictor for heart attack, and stroke, as well as vascular circulatory disorders in the limbs, such as lower limb ischemia.

Atherosclerosis: Age-Related and Diet-Related

Although atherosclerotic heart disease gradually takes hold as we age, the condition is accelerated among smokers and those whose diets include excessive amounts of saturates and trans-fatty acids. Therefore, any diet aimed at slowing down the development of atherosclerosis should be low in total fat - especially saturated fat - and low in dietary cholesterol. It should be combined with regular cardio-aerobic exercise.

Guide to Diet For Atherosclerosis

Here is some basic eating advice to slow down atherosclerosis by dietary means:

• Increase your consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant properties. Citrus fruit, broccoli, spinch, carrots, peppers, garlic, leeks and onions are especially beneficial.
• Eat more oily fish. Species such as mackerel, salmon and herring are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which improve cholesterol levels as well as the elasticity of the arteries.
• Eat more oats, apples and beans for their soluble fiber which helps to lower cholesterol intake.
• Avoid all offal, reduce your intake of red meat, and switch to lean skinless chicken/turkey or fish. Red meat, unless ultra-lean and trimmed, may be high in saturates.
• When purchasing margarine, oil, or baked/processed goods, check food labels and choose foods low in trans-fats, hydrogenated or saturated fat, and low in sodium.
• Limit your intake of eggs to 3-4 per week. Eggs are high in dietary cholesterol.
• Reduce your intake of alcohol to moderate levels. Meaning one drink per day for women, or two for men. One drink is 12 fl oz of beer, a glass of wine or one measure of spirits.

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