8. Pomegranates
This is a tasty fruit that is known to have high antioxidant phytochemicals that prevent oxidations, plague formation in the circulatory system reduces the chance of arteries getting hard. It stimulates the blood to produce nitric oxide that plays the role of opening the arteries and thus regulating blood pressure. Pomegranate juice does not only slow the formation of cholesterol in the arteries but also helps in the reduction of cholesterol level in the body. According to Israeli medical researchers, 2006, pomegranate improves the blood flow by decreasing carotid artery thickness. Adding pomegranate to your diet would help in unclogging the arteries and preventing plaque build-up.
