* mouthwash is not good, it kills beneficial oral bacteria responsible for promoting the nitrate-nitrite-nitric oxide pathway (users have higher blood pressure)
* flouride [in toothpaste] reduces favorable gut bacteria
* protein pump inhibitors (meds) restricts nitric oxide production
* eating late at night also negatively effects stomach acid production
* foods that increase nitric oxide are green leafy veggies, beets, veggies grown in sunny parts of the world are best
* breathing through your nose & humming also help
* walking outdoors
* sunlight
* vinegar consumption helps
ADVICE FROM CALDWELL ESSELSTYN, MD
Nix these from your grocery list:
* Anything with a face (no meat, poultry, or fish)
* Dairy products
* Oils of any kind (yes, devotees of the Mediterranean diet, that includes olive oil)
* Generally, no nuts or avocados [particularly if you have cardio-vascular issues]
Add this wonderful variety of delicious, nutrient-dense foods:
* All vegetables.
* Leafy green vegetables, root
vegetables, veggies that are red, green, purple, orange, and yellow and everything in between
* Allegumes–beans, peas, and lentils of all varieties
* All whole grains and products, such as bread and pasta, that are made from them-as long as they do
not contain added fats
* All fruits except high fat ones [coconut, avocado]
Breakdown of the specific rules regarding these foods:
* For individuals with heart disease: Anyone with established heart disease is advised to completely avoid avocados, coconuts, and all oils. This is the strictest version of the diet, where even healthy plant fats are restricted.
* For individuals without heart disease: If you do not have diagnosed heart disease and maintain very low cholesterol (total cholesterol under 150 mg/dL), you may be able to consume some avocados and nuts in moderation.
Why these foods are excluded
* Avocados: While often considered a “healthy fat,” Esselstyn’s strict protocol for patients with heart disease views high-fat foods as inappropriate, regardless of the fat source.
* Coconuts: All coconut products, including coconut oil and coconut water, are explicitly disallowed because they are high in saturated fat. Coconut oil, in particular, is noted as having more saturated fat per gram than butter or lard.
* Oils (including plant-based): Esselstyn’s diet prohibits all added oils, including olive and canola oil, because they injure the endothelium, or the innermost lining of the artery.
Source – Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, by
Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. M.D.
https://impactmagazine.ca/health/heart-to-heart-with-dr-caldwell-esselstyn/