Doctors sound the alarm: 5 foods that thicken blood and raise blood pressure

2. Refined sunflower oil (especially for frying)

Its use is frequent, especially repeated. However, when heated, this oil forms compounds that damage the walls of blood vessels, thicken the blood and trigger inflammatory processes.

Why is it harmful:

• Excess omega-6 fatty acids lead to inflammation

• Toxic compounds are formed during frying

Healthy alternative  : olive oil (use cold only), and for cooking — clarified butter (ghee) or coconut oil.

3. White bread and pasta

They seem harmless, especially at breakfast. But simple carbohydrates raise blood sugar, trigger an insulin response, and trigger inflammation. It’s a shortcut to internal vascular damage.

Why are they harmful:

• Blood sugar spikes damage arterial walls

• Increase triglyceride levels

• Reduce the elasticity of blood vessels

Healthy alternative:  Whole grain or rye bread — in moderation.

4. Sweetened yogurts and ready-made desserts

They may look appetizing, but they’re loaded with sugar, flavorings, and starch. Even when labeled “natural,” these ingredients can be a real fat trap. Sugar causes inflammation, and the fats in desserts increase cholesterol buildup.

Why are they harmful:

They simultaneously increase blood sugar and cholesterol

They worsen the composition of the blood

They increase inflammatory processes in the vessels

Healthy alternative:  homemade unsweetened yogurt, berries, nuts, cottage cheese.

5. Canned soft drinks and juices

Even if they’re labeled “sugar-free,” they contain artificial sweeteners, which can also be harmful. Carbonated drinks contribute to inflammation, increase acidity, and disrupt the body’s fluid balance.

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