Clogged Arteries: 12 Foods That Harm Your Heart and Circulation(1 / 4)

When it comes to heart health , you may already know that eating healthy and avoiding junk food is a good place to start, but it can be more complicated than you think. Many of the foods we enjoy and eat every day can harm our heart. For this reason, it’s always important to be aware of what we should avoid and why we should avoid them.

We thought we’d list 11 junk foods you should absolutely avoid to avoid clogging your arteries.

Red meat 

Red meat, or raw meat, such as beef or lamb, can be harmful to the heart. One study found that people who consumed red meat daily had high levels of trimethylamine N-oxide, a chemical linked to heart disease. Other researchers have also found a connection between regularly eating red meat and a higher risk of heart attack or stroke.

Canned vegetables and soups  

Canned vegetables and canned soups seem like a convenient way to add more vegetables to our diet, but they often contain too much added salt, especially if they include sauce or broth.

Too much salt increases blood pressure, which reduces the amount of oxygen reaching the heart and can even lead to heart attacks. Many of the preservatives used in these canned goods can be harmful, and a popular soup additive, monosodium glutamate (MSG), has been linked to heart palpitations.

Frozen meals