Dr Ford Brewer - PrevMed These 5 Foods Stop Arterial Plaque - Ford Brewer MD MPH (PrevMed Health)
Jun 6, 2025
Discover how nutrient-rich foods like avocados and fermented products can lower heart attack risks and enhance gut health. Dive into the benefits of incorporating fermented foods and nuts into your diet and the ethical debates surrounding them. Learn about the hidden dangers of high-mercury fish and the nutritional contrasts between wild and farmed salmon. Uncover effective strategies for preventing arterial plaque with a high-fat, low-sugar diet, emphasizing the power of omega-3 fatty acids from sources like flaxseeds and eggs.
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Personal Health Wake-Up Call
- Dr. Ford Brewer discovered he had high blood pressure and arterial plaque despite a low-fat marathon runner lifestyle.
- This led him to question conventional health advice and develop his food list to avoid heart attacks.
Avocados Protect Your Heart
- Eat half an avocado twice a week to reduce heart attack death risk by 16% and plaque buildup by 21%.
- Avocados lower triglycerides and raise HDL cholesterol, both important for heart health.
Gut Biome's Heart Role
- The gut biome of one trillion bacteria inside you influences fat metabolism, inflammation, and heart attack risk.
- Eating fermented foods nourishes good bacteria, reducing inflammation and arterial plaque.