20 Foods That Clean Arteries and Prevent Heart Attacks

2. Red wine

There are two antioxidants in red wine, resveratrol and catechins, which can help protect the heart by raising "good" HDL cholesterol, reducing inflammation and preventing blood clots that can lead to heart attack and stroke. But remember that women should not drink more than 1 cup per day and men should not drink more than 2 cups per day.