![]() Multiple studies have linked lemons and lemon juice to improvements in hypertension. Nitrate converts to nitric oxide, which in turn helps improve the function of blood vessels by widening the vessels allowing greater blood flow. BeetsĪ study in the Journal of Hypertension found that consuming about 1 cup of nitrate-rich beet juice could help reduce blood pressure. That’s because potassium can mitigate the effects of sodium, sending sodium out of the body through urine instead of staying in the body to damage vessels. ![]() A 2023 study found that consuming avocados, a fruit high in potassium, five or more times per week led to a 17% decrease in hypertension. ![]() Potassium is a mineral found in plants and directly benefits blood pressure. In addition to the DASH diet protocol, the following foods have been found to effectively reduce blood pressure. Some studies show that adherence to the diet may be just as effective as medication in controlling blood pressure. It includes low-sodium dietary approaches with a high intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, fish, poultry and healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil, nuts and seeds. The DASH diet was designed for the specific goal of management of high blood pressure and has been studied extensively over the past two decades. ![]() ![]() Studies show that the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is one of the best dietary approaches to follow to lower blood pressure. In addition to medication, your diet plays an important role in controlling high blood pressure. ![]()
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