40% of Heart Attacks Are Linked to Plaque Rupture—Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Many heart attacks don’t happen the way most people think. It’s not always a slow, gradual buildup of plaque—it’s often sudden, triggered when plaque tears open, forming a dangerous blood clot that blocks circulation instantly. 

Chronic inflammation plays a major role in this process, weakening arterial walls and making plaque more likely to rupture.

This silent threat is responsible for up to 40% of heart attacks, often striking without warning. The good news? You can help prevent that by boosting nitric oxide (NO)—a molecule that plays a critical role in blood vessel function, circulation, and heart health.

How Nitric Oxide Helps Keep Arteries Safe
Nitric oxide acts as a natural protector, helping blood vessels relax, improving circulation, and reducing inflammation. Most importantly, it keeps plaque stable, lowering the risk of sudden rupture that leads to heart attacks.

Without enough NO, arteries become rigid, inflamed, and prone to dangerous blockages—especially for those with a family history of heart disease. Low NO levels can also lead to poor blood flow around the heart, which may result in chest pain (angina), a warning sign of restricted circulation.


Boost Nitric Oxide Naturally & Protect Your Heart
Restoring NO levels doesn’t require medication—you can get it with diet and lifestyle changes. Certain foods—like green leafies, kale, garlic, and citrus—naturally boost NO, while regular exercise and healthy habits keep NO levels high.

There are even more surprising ways to enhance NO production, including humming, prioritizing sleep, and making small daily tweaks. In my next blog, I’ll give you some simple, science-backed strategies to naturally boost NO levels—don’t miss it!

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Let's face it. What we're doing is not working. What we're eating is not making us thinner or healthier.

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Peggy Kraus is an exercise physiologist and diabetes care and education specialist. Her clients say her superpower is helping people reverse type 2 diabetes—but the impact of her work goes far beyond that.

With almost 30 years in cardiac rehab, Peggy has seen firsthand how the American diet has taken a toll on so many lives, leading to chronic disease and unnecessary suffering. She knows health isn't just about managing symptoms—it’s about reversing disease when possible, feeling strong and energized, and thriving.

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