How to Lower Blood Pressure with Natural Foods

High blood pressure plagues millions but there are simple foods that can help you lower blood pressure naturally. From chocolate to grapes, many easy to find foods can help reduce cardiovascular disease.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• chocolate
• grapes
• oranges

1. 
   Dark chocolate lowers blood pressure

   Eat chocolate!
   Chocolate relaxes blood vessels so the blood flows more easily. A study showed that eating three ounces of dark chocolate a day for two weeks lowered blood pressure. A 2003 study in the Journal of American Medical Association concered that chocolate lowers blood pressure naturally.

2. 
   Red grapes contain resveratrol

   Red grapes have been shown to lower blood pressure in rates. Research continues on the cardiovascular effect of grapes on blood pressure.

3. 
   Vitamin C lowers blood pressure

   Vitamin C found in naturally in citris fruits such as oranges and grapefruit has been shown to lower blood pressure in research conducted by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

4. Magnesium lowers blood pressure as well, by relaxing the arteries. Molasses is a good source of magnesium.

5. Reduce salt intake, and do not drink alcohol. Moderate exercise has been shown to lower blood pressure as well. Also reduce caffeine consumption and tobacco.

Tips & Warnings

• Research has shown that blood pressure can be lowered with healthy eating and exercise.
• See a medical professional for help with your medical conditions.

[mfahrney]

on 7/9/2009 Great article on lowering high blood pressure the natural way..thanks!

[delawaregeek]

on 6/19/2009 Nice tips, I especially like that you took the natural approach. 5 stars and a rccmd!

[kimmij]

on 6/17/2009 How to Lower Blood Pressure with Natural Foods is a great article...so going shopping for my folks tomorrow. Thank You!!! *****

[unclet53]

on 6/14/2009 I like all these foods. Glad to learn they help lower blood pressure.

[2besure]

on 6/11/2009 Thanks for the tips. My pressure is too high!