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7 Foods that Lower Blood Pressure

What are the foods that can lower blood pressure? A person with a high blood pressure means that he or she has “Hypertension”. This is regarded as a silent killer and has no definite symptoms to watch out for. The best way to determine if you have a high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis.

If you have hypertension, consult your doctor right away for proper treatment. You would likely be advised to control your blood pressure by exercising more, lowering your salt intake, drinking alcohol in moderation, reduce stress, and avoiding foods that can trigger hypertension.

There are certain foods that you can take as supplement to lower your blood pressure. However, your doctor’s advice should still be strictly followed.

Foods that can Lower Blood Pressure:

1. Celery

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure - Celery

Celery is not only regarded as a supplement to lower blood pressure, it is also known to reduce weight. This vegetable contains a compound called 3-N-butyl-phthalide that has been tested to lower blood pressure; it also regulates blood flow by relaxing the muscles.

2. Skim milk

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure -Skim Milk

Skim milk is rich in calcium and vitamin D. Studies show that people with low calcium intakes have high rates of blood pressure. It is significant to achieve the daily calcium need of 1,000 mg. Lack of vitamin D, on the other hand, may increase the risk of high blood pressure. This was the latest study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan (source: natural news ).

3. Garlic

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure - Garlic

Garlic is known to have plenty of health benefits. It can reduce bad cholesterol which is one factor of blood pressure. In China, it is used as a medicine in curing high blood pressure for Centuries.

4. Green leafy vegetables

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure - Green Leafy Vegetable

Green leafy vegetables are usually high in Magnesium. It has been discovered from studies that a diet with low Magnesium has a high possibility for blood pressure to rise.

5. Banana

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure - Banana

Banana is rich in potassium. Studies show that low potassium intake can be one of the reasons for blood pressure to rise. Regularly having foods that are rich in potassium (such as banana) can prevent blood pressure from rising.

6. Dark Chocolate

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure - Dark Chocolate

This isn’t a typographical error. According to JAMA (Journal of the medical association), a daily habitual low intake of dark chocolate can lower the blood pressure of an individual.

7. Fish

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure - Fish

Omega-3 fatty acids plays a huge part in reducing high blood pressure and has other health benefits as well. This fatty acid can commonly be found in fatty fish such as mackerel and salmon. Although there are health benefits in fish, it is still recommended to cook the fish using less cooking oil as possible. Baking, steaming, and grilling are the 3 recommended methods.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. There are plenty of foods that can be eaten as supplement for high blood pressure. Your turn, name other foods that we can add to the list.

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  1. Delmar Santos says

    May 24, 2019 at 5:32 am

    Safe ba ang paksiw na bangus sa my hypertension. Less salt and less sodium no oil din.

    Reply
  2. Momsie says

    March 26, 2010 at 2:04 am

    thanks for the info,helps a lot.Godspeed !

    Reply
  3. Jackie Lim says

    March 8, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    try ko ng aito kasi asawa ko may hypertension sya..high blood pa..

    Reply
  4. diane says

    March 4, 2010 at 5:27 am

    Hi Vanjo,I am surprised to see dark chocolate on the list.It is interesting to know that one of our comfort food can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and also has an antioxidant characteristics due to its polyphenol content.

    Can I also add potassium-laden friuts and vegetables such as apricots,orange,
    blackcurrants,asparagus,spinach and sprouts.

    Reply

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