Jeremy Clarkson's secret to recovery as Lisa 'sneaks' health-boosting ingredient into food

NewsJeremy Clarkson's secret to recovery as Lisa 'sneaks' health-boosting ingredient into foodJeremy Clarkson's partner, Lisa Hogan, who stars alongside him in 'Clarkson's Farm', has

revealed the specific ingredient she's been adding to the Top Gear icon's food after his heart surgerygetsurreyBookmarkShareCommentsNewsByMatt DaviesTrendswatch Reporter16:00, 1 JUN

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Jeremy Clarkson's partner has revealed that she sneaks a nutritious leafy green into his food after he suffered a serious health scare.

The former Grand Tour star's girlfriend, Lisa Hogan, who stars alongside him in his hit Amazon Prime Video show, 'Clarkson's Farm', opened up about Jeremy's recent

health battle in a new interview.

Last year, Jeremy underwent surgery to fit two stents into his heart to boost blood flow, after doctors discovered the presenter had blocked arteries. His struggles began when he started

feeling clammy while on holiday in the Seychelles.

Since then, the Top Gear star's girlfriend has been "sneaking" kale, a leafy green, into his food. This ingredient, Healthline explains on its website, is thought to help prevent

clogged arteries.

Lisa told the Daily Mail's You Magazine that he is feeling much better now, adding: 'I'm so relieved. He had been getting unwell for a while. His arteries needed to be cleared

and now they are."

At this point, Lisa showed the journalist a greenhouse on Diddly Squat Farm where she grows kale, adding: "I sneak it into his soup. If there's enough chilli on it, he'll eat

anything."

The actress also revealed that Jeremy has been exercising more regularly – playing Pickleball to stay fit and healthy.

Getty Images) How do your arteries become blocked?

According to the British Heart Foundation, the arteries are a crucial part of your heart and circulatory system, moving blood from the heart to other parts of the body. Yet, if the artery

walls get damaged, it can cause inflammation.

Subsequently, it can lead to an accumulation of fatty material, and when your body attempts to remove it, it can cause a seal over the material, eventually leading to plaque; this can narrow

your arteries (atherosclerosis).

The NHS says atherosclerosis can increase your risk of stroke and heart attacks, as the narrowed arteries make it more difficult for blood to flow, but it stresses that certain lifestyle

changes can help.

Symptoms include pain in your chest, arms and legs, shortness of breath, tiredness, weakness and confusion. Some of the things that can lead to atherosclerosis include being over

65-years-old, smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and having cardiovascular disease within your family.

It warned people that they should request an urgent GP appointment or seek help from NHS 111 if they have chest pain that comes and goes, shortness of breath and leg and arm pain when

exercising or walking.

You should always call 999 if you have signs of a heart attack (a tight band of pain or heavy weight in your chest) or stroke (such as your face drooping on one side, being unable to hold

your arms up, or issues speaking). You should also call 999 if you have difficulty breathing or experience sudden confusion.

heart and eye health (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Health benefits of kale

Healthline writes that kale is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients that boost heart and eye health. Leafy greens, including kale, lettuce, spinach and Swiss chard, provide

nutrients that could help protect you from atherosclerosis.

One of the reasons for this is that they are a source of dietary nitrates; these may tackle inflammation and boost the function of your blood vessels. They also contain potassium, which can

help tackle vascular calcification.

In addition, the American Heart Association conducted a review that discovered that consuming just one serving of these veggies each day was associated with a 12-18% lower risk of serious

health conditions: coronary heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular disease.

The NHS says to prevent the condition from worsening, you should eat a healthy diet with less sugar and saturated fat, exercise, maintain a healthy weight, and keep your blood sugar under

control if you have diabetes.

It also said you should avoid two things - smoking and drinking more than 14 units of alcohol weekly.

You can learn more about atherosclerosis on the NHS website here

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