Magdalena Perelló, cardiologist: "The best vegetables for your heart are in your kitchen, and they're neither exotic nor expensive."

One of the fundamental pillars of a healthy lifestyle is, without a doubt, responsible eating . Combined with a regular exercise routine, taking care of your diet is essential to ensuring a more resilient state of health against potential conditions that may affect us in the future, some of which are as serious as they are preventable, especially if we are cautious and foresighted.

In this sense, an organ essential for the proper functioning of our body, such as the heart , can greatly benefit from good eating habits . This is what health experts like cardiologist Magdalena Perelló share, who dedicated one of her recent TikTok posts to this topic, revealing one of the most beneficial foods for our cardiac well-being.

"What's the best vegetable for your heart ? You have it in your kitchen, and it's neither exotic nor expensive," the expert explains in the video. It's the onion , a very common ingredient in Spanish homes and can serve as a natural protection against cardiovascular health problems, in addition to being very nutritious for our bodies.

Onion as a shield for the heart

One of the most important properties of onions is the presence of a natural antioxidant called quercetin . Among some of its most beneficial effects is its ability to reduce blood pressure , lower blood cholesterol, and combat inflammation, as confirmed by several scientific analyses dedicated to this vegetable.

"One study showed that eating onions lowered blood pressure by up to six points, and another showed that eating raw red onions lowered cholesterol in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. And it also has potassium, fiber, vitamins, and zero posturing," Perelló explained in the publication, referring to the complete nature of this food.

For these reasons, regularly including onions in our diet can help us achieve exemplary health, acting as a shield against ailments and illnesses that can put us at risk. Furthermore, it's a vegetable that can be an ideal complement to a wide range of dishes.