Deadly but Hidden: Food Items on the Table Slowly Stopping Your Heart

Saturated and Trans Fats: The Sediment of Death in Arteries Our food culture is intertwined with delicious fried dishes, but the price of this pleasure is the clogging of vital arteries. Solid vegetable oils and even some liquid oils that are unstable at high heat contain trans fatty acids. These fats act like a layer of glue, sticking to the artery walls and, over time, blocking the path of blood flow. Replacing these oils with healthier options such as olive and sesame oil is the first and most vital step to saving the heart from a sudden stroke in middle age.