Dr. Holly Lucille recommends 3 foods & 3 drinks to help prevent heart attacks by addressing a root cause of heart damage.
Foods:
1. Blueberries: Lower risk of heart attack. Aim for 1/2 cup, 3x/week.
2. Cruciferous Vegetables: Broccoli, cauliflower, kale – contain sulforaphane, a powerful antioxidant.
3. Cocoa & Dark Chocolate: Boosts nitric oxide for blood flow. Dark chocolate preferred (50-90% cocoa).
Drinks:
1. Coffee: Polyphenols fight oxidative stress/inflammation. 2-3 cups daily linked to lower heart disease rates.
2. Green Tea: Contains catechins for healthy blood pressure/arteries.
Olive Oil: Antioxidants reduce cholesterol.
3. These foods/drinks all activate NRF2, a protein that reduces inflammation and repairs heart tissue.
