Heart health: Nitrate-rich vegetables lower cardiovascular disease risk by 12%, natural food sources to know
Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 11:30 a.m. | Source: Times of India
Countless people worry about their blood pressure or their family’s heart history and are told to eat more “greens.” But it’s not just fiber or antioxidants, there’s a powerful molecule called nitrate in leafy and root vegetables that turns into nitric oxide, a gas that helps blood vessels relax, improves blood flow, and keeps blood pressure in check. This is a big deal because high blood pressure is one of the sneakiest, most common risk factors for heart attacks and strokes.
