We used to think that heart disease was a result of fatty cholesterol deposits building up in our arteries, likening our bodies to clogged pipes. But guess what? We now know that heart attacks rarely happen due to this build-up. The biggest culprit is inflammation, which weakens the plaque build-up, causing it to rupture, leading to a heart attack or stroke.
Today, “inflammation” is the new buzz word in the world of health. It is so widely-linked to heart disease and many other chronic diseases that many doctors now order C – Reactive Protein tests (CRP) to help determine if we are at risk. The good news is that you can reduce chronic inflammation by changing what foods you eat. Read more
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