Dr. Ellsworth Wareham is a legendary American heart surgeon, a World War II veteran, and a man who remained vigorous and active until the age of 104.
According to the Zen channel “Simply about Life and Education” (18+), at 99 years old, he drove a car, looked after the garden and, on principle, climbed the stairs instead of the elevator. His example is inspiring, because he managed to maintain a clear mind, healthy blood vessels and good spirits into old age.
According to the surgeon, there are products that can literally clean blood vessels of cholesterol plaques and prevent the formation of blood clots.
1. Oatmeal
The fiber in oatmeal works like a soft “vacuum cleaner”: it binds excess cholesterol and removes it from the body. Regular consumption of oatmeal porridge improves blood circulation, makes the blood less thick and reduces the load on the heart.
2. Beetroot
Organic acids contained in beets help dissolve small blood clots and prevent the formation of new ones. In addition, beets improve vascular tone and normalize blood pressure.
3. Garlic
Flavonoids in garlic reduce blood clotting, reduce capillary fragility and prevent oxidative processes. This product acts as a natural anticoagulant and antioxidant at the same time.
Longevity formula: not only food
Diet is only part of Dr. Wareham's philosophy. He believed that health begins with routine and movement.
He woke up every day at 5 am, did exercises, slept at least 8 hours, never used the elevator and did not rely on a cane.
At 98 years old, he said: “I feel like I was twenty. My joints don’t hurt, I have a clear head and no pills.”
Modern science fully confirms the surgeon's observations. People who eat a mostly plant-based diet with minimal saturated fat are less likely to suffer from heart attacks, strokes, and hypertension. And the cholesterol levels in such people are often lower and the risk of a heart attack is minimal.
Ellsworth Wareham lived for more than a century, remaining an example of active longevity.
Add more oatmeal, beets and garlic to your diet, drink water, move more – and perhaps you will repeat the recipe for a long life of the surgeon who knew everything about the heart.
Important: This information is not a substitute for consulting a doctor. The body's response to changes in diet/training may depend on individual physiology, genetic predisposition and health status. It is recommended to consult a specialist.
