Heart is a muscle, found in most of the living animals including humans, which pumps blood through the network of arteries and veins around the whole body. Heart attack occurs when a part of the heart stops responding due to the blockage of blood flow, which is also known as blood clotting. Blood clotting or blockage is most often created or buildup due to fat, cholesterol and other substances. Heart attacks can be fatal, but the medical treatment has also vastly improved in the recent years. Heart attacks can be caused due to fully clogged blood vessels or even because of partially blocked ones.

Although the medical treatment for heart attack has dramatically improved over the years, but it is always safe to avoid one. British Heart Foundation found that people might have blockage in arteries or heart vessels without even knowing it, and they only get to know it when they have a heart attack. In this article we will read about few of the foods and fruits that can be consumed in regular basis which can help to clean the blood vessels or clean the arteries in the heart and prevent heart attacks naturally.

1. Fish

Fish should be the first thing that needs to be increased in everyday meal. Fish contains good amount of Omega-3 fatty acid which helps to control blood cholesterol. Increased blood cholesterol can lead to blocked arteries resulting heart attacks. A US clinical nutrition study found out that, people having more fatty fish had healthy heart than the people who does not have fatty fish in daily meals.

2. Citrus

Citrus Fruits

A study confirmed that, fruits containing citrus can help reducing blood pressure and stenosis. Studies included Viscous Fiber containing fruits can also help preventing the arteries to get clogged. Lemon, oranges and grapefruits can be a good source of the above mentioned.

3. Pomegranate

Pomegranate

Pomegranate proved to be helpful for heart in clinical studies. It prevented many pathological changes which are clearly linked to heart diseases. Pomegranate can help the heart by reducing oxidative stress and with many other beneficial results.

4. Walnuts

Walnuts

A research found out that walnuts increases the flexibility of the arteries. Additionally it was also found out to be protecting the arteries from getting damaged due to consumption of food high in saturated fat. Just have few walnuts everyday to keep your heart arteries flexible.

5. Flax Seed

Flax Seed

Flax Seed proved to be beneficial for primary and secondary heart disease. Flax seed contains Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber which helps to make heart healthy. Flax seed can be taken by mixing with yogurt, cereal, salad or by simply drinking with regular water.

6. Turmeric

Turmeric

In many studies, turmeric proved to be very much helpful for the heart to protect it from various metabolic conditions which leads to development of heart diseases. Turmeric powder can be sprinkled over scrambled egg, vegetables, soup or it even be blended with smoothie. Proper amount should be added to avoid the bitter taste of turmeric.

Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart attacks can be fatal. Not all heart attacks have similar symptoms, but some can arrive even without notice and can strike suddenly. But many tends to get warning symptoms before weeks, days or hours before. Common symptoms are given below:

  1. Pain, pressure or squeezing sensation in chest which may spread to neck, jaw or back.
  2. Nausea, heartburn or abdominal pain.
  3. Shortness of breath.
  4. Fatigue.
  5. Dizziness.
  6. Cold sweat.