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Best vegetables (and fruits) to protect your heart
5. Choose foods rich in quercetin
Topping the list of vegetables rich in quercetin are onions. Quercetin is a phytonutrient that has been shown to fight inflammation and enhance immune system function. Supplementation with quercetin has demonstrated an ability to improve type 2 diabetes, circulatory dysfunction, and obesity, as well as reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
It’s believed that the more pungent the onion, the more health benefits it will provide. Those benefits may include prevention and reduction of cardiovascular diseases, normalization of triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and anti-clotting properties.
Other vegetables (and fruits that contain quercetin include:
- Apples and other citrus fruits
- Peppers
- Cherries
- Red wine
- Dark cherries
- Black and green tea
- Tomatoes
Generally, including more and varied vegetables in your diet is good for your heart health. Salads, steamed vegetables, and vegetable soups are good ways to include more veggies, as are smoothies. Avoid frying and breading vegetables or adding fatty sauces.
