Onions

A number of health benefits have been linked to onions, which belong to the Allium genus. According to research, eating a lot of these well-known vegetables may help to keep the arteries healthy.

Increased consumption of Allium vegetables, such as onions, was linked to a lower risk of death from atherosclerosis-related disease, according to a 15-year study that followed 1,226 women aged 70 and older. Scientists believe that the sulfur compounds found in onions may help reduce blood vessel inflammation, prevent platelets from clumping together in the blood, and enhance the availability of nitric oxide. These all have the potential to reduce atherosclerosis and enhance artery health.