In 2012, Dr Greger published a 16-part video series explaining nitrates, nitrites, N-Nitrosamines and nitric oxide (NO). This is a complex topic. Dr Greger did a remarkable job simplifying it.

Nitrates → nitrites → NO promotes arterial function. Which veggies are nitrate rich? How much should we eat daily?

NO (Nitric Oxide) is a magic molecule that plays an important role in Dr Esselstyn's food guidelines. NO protects our endothelial layer from perforating, thereby protecting us from heart attacks.

Leafy greens are nitrate rich. So Dr Esselstyn asks us to eat leafy greens six times a day if we have heart disease! But are there additional veggies that are nitrate rich?

Dr Van Dyken explains how NO production can be boosted in our body via humming! Wow! Nice. She happens to be a Whole Food Plant-Based doctor as well.