Most people believe the myth that red meat, butter and eggs are the main culprits in clogging arteries. The truth is often much more disturbing, because a threat lurks on the supermarket shelves every day, disguised in products labeled “light”, “fit” or “healthy”. Dr. Philip Ovadia, who has performed thousands of heart surgeries, revealed what actually causes the biggest problems with blood vessels.
- The main threat to blood vessels is hidden industrially processed food in stores.
- Breakfast products with sugar cause glucose fluctuations, inflammation and deposits in blood vessels.
- Ultra-processed food shortens life, so experts recommend a return to healthier foods.
During surgery, a single look at the patient’s arteries and veins can reveal the history of his long-term eating habits. The problem is not only sugars and sweetened drinks, but also foods that are often eaten for breakfast and mistakenly considered beneficial. White bread, sweetened yogurts, instant cereals or fruit juices cause sharp fluctuations in glucose and insulin levelswhich leads to chronic inflammation and dangerous deposits in the bloodstream.
Cardiac surgeon Ovadia emphasized that such a diet creates two deadly types of deposits in blood vessels. The first is a soft plate that can easily tear and cause a sudden heart attack. The second is hard, calcified blockages that gradually limit blood flow and permanently damage heart function.
White bread is dangerous for blood vessels. (illustrative photo)
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“Foods such as store-bought granola, whole-wheat bread and rice sandwiches are just as harmful as fast food, even though manufacturers promote them as a safer alternative,” he pointed out.
The cardiac surgeon’s opinion is also supported by Dr. Jeremy London, who pointed out the need to avoid foods full of industrial additives. “Don’t eat anything your grandmother wouldn’t have in her kitchen. That’s one of my guiding principles,” he noted. British doctor Chris van Tulleken went further and explained that such an ultra-processed diet directly leads to premature death.
Therefore, experts urge people to return to more natural foods, such as eggs, vegetables or high-quality proteins. After all, heart disease doesn’t come suddenly, but quietly, worsening through seemingly innocuous dietary choices.
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