How to Use Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

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Lowering blood pressure is vital if you suffer from hypertension. Lower blood pressure is important to help you reduce your risks of heart attack, diabetes and stroke. One way to do so is with food. Certain foods can help you lower your blood pressure. Lower blood pressure can help you feel better and reduce your need for pills.

Instructions

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   Chop up garlic. Garlic is thought to help open up your blood vessels. This can lead to decreased problems with high blood pressure. Peel garlic and chop it up in small pieces. Add to olive oil and sprinkle on dishes. Or crush it with a large whack and then create a paste. Grill bread and add the paste to the bread for a quick appetizer that can help lower your blood pressure.

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   Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. A diet high in fruit and vegetables has been shown to decrease your blood pressure. Leave fresh fruit and vegetables around for snacking. Chop into small pieces of a quick snack. Steam lightly for a side dish high in vitamin lowering blood pressure nutrients.

3. Eat bananas and soybeans. Both are high in potassium. Foods high in potassium are thought to help lower blood pressure. Bananas can be eaten whole after being peeled. Avoid cooking bananas because this can add sugar and reduce the amount of potassium in the bananas. Eat shelled soybeans to help reduce your blood pressure. Choose edamame or Japanese style boiled soybeans as a snack.

4. Consume dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is thought to help lower blood pressure. Add dark chocolate to a bit of nuts for a healthy and blood pressure lowering dessert. Boil the chocolate to serve as a dip for fruit. Sprinkle dark chocolate on a whole wheat cracker for a blood pressure lowering snack that the whole family can enjoy.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• American Heart Association Website