The #1 Cause of Death — and How to Lower Your Risk with Food
💔 The #1 Global Killer: Heart Disease
The leading cause of death worldwide? Ischaemic (or Coronary) Heart Disease. It happens when blood flow to the heart is reduced due to plaque buildup in the arteries, starving the heart of oxygen.
At the root of it? Atherosclerosis, the thickening and stiffening of arteries caused by unhealthy cholesterol, poor nutrition, and inflammation.
But here’s the hopeful part:
💡 It’s almost entirely preventable through food, movement, and lifestyle.
🚫 The Real Danger: Modern Diets
Ultra-processed food, loaded with trans fats, salt, sugar, and cholesterol, is killing us slowly. Add in a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, stress, and alcohol and you’ve got the perfect storm.
Medications help manage symptoms, but they don’t fix the cause. Your daily meals are either healing you or harming you.
🥗 Can Food Heal?
Absolutely. Two of the most effective heart-protective diets backed by science are:
• The Mediterranean Diet
• The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)
Both emphasize:
✅ Fresh fruits & veggies
✅ Whole grains
✅ Healthy fats (like olive oil, fatty fish, seeds, nuts)
✅ Low salt, less sugar
✅ And yes — polyphenols
🌿 What Are Polyphenols?
Polyphenols are natural compounds in plants that reduce inflammation, protect your cells, and improve heart function. You’ll find them in:
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Dark berries
• Leafy greens
• Herbs & spices
• Dark chocolate (yes, really)
• Red wine (in moderation!)
They:
✔ Fight oxidative stress
✔ Improve blood vessel function
✔ Lower bad cholesterol
✔ Help regulate blood pressure
✔ Reduce clotting risk
✔ Calm chronic inflammation
🫒 Where to Begin?
One simple change:
👉 Use 2 tablespoons of high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil daily.
It’s a small habit with a massive impact.
🔥 Want to take this seriously? Let’s work together.
If you’re ready to prevent disease, transform your health, and fuel your body with purpose, I offer 1:1 coaching tailored to your lifestyle, goals, and unique needs.
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Your body’s not waiting. Why should you?
