12 Foods That Unclog Arteries (That Are Unknown To Most People)

Tomatoes

Tomatoes, particularly cooked tomatoes and tomato sauce, are high in lycopene, a powerful plant compound that gives tomatoes their red color and shown to have higher levels of “good” HDL cholesterol. According to a study, people who had a diet high in lycopene from tomato products were 17-26% less likely to develop heart disease. Another study showed higher blood levels of lycopene have been associated with a lower risk of stroke.

Pro tip: Fat increases lycopene absorption in the body, so drizzle some olive oil over your pasta sauce.