10. Refined and Processed Food
Refining grain (turning it into white flour, rice, etc.) removes nutrients. Your body treats refined grains like it does sugar. Refined grains lead to obesity and diabetes.
Whole grains are shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol!
Processing foods generally includes adding salt and sugar to improve the taste. They also include shelf stable trans fats like partial hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. These are bad fats that harm your heart.
Whole grains can improve blood vessel function. Eat whole grains!