Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (100 page)

High blood pressure.

High cholesterol.

High triglycerides.

High levels of blood lipoprotein.

Lack of fiber.

Sedentary lifestyle.

Stress.

Excess iron.

Note: Diabetics are at high risk of atherosclerosis, as they often have higher levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

Action plan

If you smoke, you must stop. And anyone with this diagnosis should include plenty of anti-inflammatory foods in their diet.

EAT/DRINK

Tofu, tempeh, chestnuts, or almonds instead of meat.

Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout, and herring. They are a good source of omega-3, an artery protector, and anti-inflammatory.

Virgin olive oil or gold of pleasure seed oil.

Onions and garlic for their cholesterol-reducing and blood-thinning properties.

Almonds and pecans, since the fat they contain is the artery-clearing monounsaturated variety.