A popular breakfast staple, sugary breakfast cereal, may contribute to clogged arteries when eaten regularly, according to cardiologists. Experts explain that its high levels of simple carbohydrates and added sugars can trigger blood sugar spikes, inflammation, and long-term damage to blood vessels, increasing cardiovascular risk over time.
According to Dr. Mary Greene, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology, “Ultra-processed foods are engineered to have combinations of sugar, salt and fat that do not exist in nature, maximizing palatability and overriding your natural satiety cues, causing you to over-consume.” Dr. Greene warns that this pattern can promote overeating and metabolic changes that contribute to atherosclerosis. Read full article here.
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