These are the best veggies for your arteries!
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Which specific vegetables should you eat on a regular basis, to aid your arterial health and your glucose control?

1) A main selling point for tomatoes is its excellent supply of the bioactive compound LYCOPENE. This carotenoid antioxidant is what gives tomatoes their red sheen, and it has been shown to reduce oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system.

2) Onions are loaded with diabetes-fighting, heart-helping antioxidants, especially FLAVONOIDS and POLYPHENOLS. These compounds have been shown to reduce free radical damage and oxidative stress – two main contributors of atherosclerosis and arterial plaque build-up.

3) A big plus of spinach for your arteries is its supply of NITRATES – which has been shown to lower blood pressure while relaxing and dilating blood vessels, thus improving blood flow. That can help to reduce arterial plaque build-up and the risk of heart disease.

4) Cruciferous vegetables, which include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and radishes, are loaded with powerful antioxidants and other bioactive compounds that have been shown to support liver function and detoxifcation processes. That can work to reduce the accumulation of certain harmful substances that contribute to arterial damage.

5) Beets are a rich source of NITRATES – and they help to relax and widen blood vessels, thus improving blood flow. In fact, The American Heart Association found that regularly consuming beetroot juice can lead to a significant reduction in blood pressure.

6) Multiple studies show that regulary consuming legumes, like lentils, black beans, and chickpeas, can work to reduce LDL cholesterol, regulate blood pressure, and neutralize free radicals, before they can cause oxidative damage to your arteries.