Olive oil

Olive oil, beans, and vegetables high in fiber are all common in the Mediterranean diet. It has a long history of improving overall heart health. Atherosclerosis risk may be lowered with the help of olive oil.

Daily consumption of 1 ounce (30 mL) of olive oil dramatically improved participants' blood vessel function and decreased inflammatory markers, according to a 4-month study of 82 people with early atherosclerosis. Additionally, a 2018 analysis found that consuming olive oil was linked to lower levels of inflammatory markers related to atherosclerosis, as well as a lower risk of heart disease and its complications. Remember that extra virgin olive oil that has had minimal processing contains much more polyphenols than oil that has undergone additional processing.