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What are the main foods that harm the hearts arteries and why?
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Several: Over time, high fats and cholesterol rich foods can clog arteries. Clogged arteries in the brain, can lead to stroke, ...Clogged arteries in the heart, can lead to a heart attack. Smoking causes damage over time to blood vessels too, as well as increasing blood pressure, all causing heart disease to worsen as well. Moral, ..Do not smoke, and eat healthy!
Answered 5/7/2013
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Cholesterol: Cholesterol containing food is bad for your arteries. Change diet to veg, salad, fruit and fish twice a week. Why? Cholesterol can clog your pipe lines.
Answered 5/7/2013
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