The common sauce that could be clogging your arteries

The common sauce that could be clogging your arteries

There are several foods with which you need to pay attention as they can affect your arteries. Some experts point to a common sauce that may be causing you to get your arteries clogged. Know everything.

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05/10/2026
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Adriano Guerreiro

Ai could say some food that could be clogging your arteries. This is the case of sugary cereals, processed meat or even fried meat. The truth is that there is also a common sauce that may be at the origin of this health problem and that is related to so many others.

 

Parade magazine has spoken to some experts to understand what is at stake and what ingredient is causing it to get clogged arteries. The mayonnaise is at stake.

“Mayonnaise can be part of a balanced diet when consumed in moderation” says doctor Cheng-Han Chen. However, the big problem is the amount of portions it makes.

“ The main concern is the size of the portion. Mayonnaise is relatively high in calories. If you consume in large quantities regularly, this contributes to weight gain, it can lead to inflammation, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases ", continues.

On the other hand, doctor Tisa Saha talks about some of the ingredients that cause these problems. “ Certain oils can be rich in saturated fats. Saturated fats can increase values. High levels promote plaque progression” reveals.

There are several problems that may be related to artery clogging. “As accumulation becomes more significant, it can restrict blood flow and lead to symptoms such as chest pain, pressure or shortness of breath, especially during physical activity,” Cheng-Han Chen continues.

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Uncontrolled blood pressure: 6 simple steps that fight hypertension

In medical terms it is the pressure that the blood exerts on the wall of the arteries during its circulation. Hypertension occurs when the heart, pumping blood, exerts excessive force against the wall of the arteries, according to information disclosed skin network of CUF hospitals.

High blood pressure or high blood pressure attacks the blood vessels, heart, brain, eyes and kidneys. As a rule, it is considered that the individual is suffering from the condition, when the maximum pressure is greater than or equal to 160 mmHg and/or the minimum pressure is greater than or equal to 95 mmHg.

Symptoms:

– chest pain;

– dizziness;

– headaches;

– ringing in the ear;

– bleeding, mainly nasal;

– weakness;

– blurred vision;

What to do?

Fortunately, with some simple measures that can be inserted into your routine, it is possible to combat hypertension. 

Keep the proper weight 

For this, if necessary, change your eating habits: give preference to fruit rich in potassium, eat fish at least twice a week, opt for lean white or red meat and drink lean milk and dairy products.

Do not abuse salt

Both in the choice of processed foods and in cooking, do not abuse the salt and try to replace it with other spices that highlight the taste of food such as spices, parsley, oregano, garlic and pepper, for example.

Practice physical activity regularly

Exercises such as hydrogymnastics, walking or exercise bike help improve physical conditioning, avoiding arterial problems. Those who are already hypertensive may exercise, but you should initially consult a doctor. 

Enjoy moments of leisure

Having a hobby or including relaxing activities in daily routine can help control emotions and relieve day-to-day overload and stress. 

Stop smoking

Dropping tobacco addiction is essential to lower blood pressure, since the toxic substances of cigarettes, besides compromising health as a whole, raise pressure.

Drink in moderation

Too much alcohol can destabilize the rhythm of heart beats, causing arrhythmia and increasing the risk of heart failure, as well as increasing the probability of a stroke.

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