Garlic
The "stinking rose" -- the name derives from Greek and Roman antiquity -- offers far more than its characteristic flavor and aroma; garlic may help protect you against heart disease.

Studies have linked this member of the onion family with lowering cholesterol levels, as well as providing anti-clotting activity and reductions in blood pressure. "Garlic contains lots of phytochemicals, such as allicin, saponin and coumaric acid," adds Zied. Such compounds are behind garlic's anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects that contribute to heart health. Consider the supply of manganese, vitamins C and B6, and selenium in garlic, and you can see why it should always have a home in your kitchen.

大蒜
“散发着恶臭的玫瑰”——大蒜的名字源自希腊和罗马的古谚——但抛开它的独特香气和风味来看，大蒜能帮助你免受心脏疾病的困扰。

研究表明，百合科葱属的植物能有效降低胆固醇含量，并具有抗凝血降血压的功效。“大蒜包含大量植物化学物质，比如大蒜素，皂甙，香豆酸等等等等，”基德补充道。这些化学物质使得大蒜具有消炎抗氧化的能力，并有益于心脏健康。再加上大蒜所富含的锰、维生素C、维生素B6和硒，不难明白为什么你家的厨房里总有蒜头。