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10 Foods That Lower Blood Pressure<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
Volume I, Issue XIV<\/h6>\n

When it comes to a heart-healthy, blood pressure friendly diet there\u2019s a lot of \u201cno.\u201d No red meat, no salt, no sweets\u2014It\u2019s enough to send your stress levels through the roof (which is also bad for your blood pressure).<\/p>\n

The bad news is there\u2019s no single secret of how to lower blood pressure to a healthy level, which according to the\u00a0American Heart Association<\/a>\u00a0is less than 120\/80 mm Hg. \u00a0The good news is that the dietary path to a healthier heart has a whole lot of \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n

We put together a list of just a few of the \u201cyes\u201d foods to help you reduce and control your blood pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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10 Heart-Healthy Foods<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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Pistachios<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

These addictive, snack-time favorites are packed with healthy fats that taste good and\u00a0are good for you<\/a>. Just be sure to lose the salt. If you\u2019re not a fan of pistachios or you\u2019re just looking for variety, other tree nuts, like almonds and walnuts, are also great for reducing blood pressure, both the systolic and diastolic readings (the upper and lower numbers).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Spinach<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

This one may seem obvious, but how familiar are you with spinach\u2019s super powers? Not only does it deliver good stuff like folic acid and potassium, it also flushes out the bad stuff, like excess sodium. Popeye\u2019s penchant aside, spinach isn\u2019t the only green with these super powers. Basically, if it\u2019s green, leafy, and (preferably) raw, your heart will thank you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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Blueberries<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Pretty much everything in this pint-sized superfood is working to make your heart healthy. Potassium and antioxidants keep your blood pumping. Even the color, a pigment called anthocyanin,\u00a0helps<\/a>\u00a0keep arteries wide and flexible. That means they not only lower your blood pressure, but also improve your overall heart health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Yogurt<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

If all this blueberry talk has you thinking about parfaits, we have some good news. Low-fat yogurt, and all its\u00a0calcium-rich goodness<\/a>\u00a0is a great food to reduce\u00a0your blood pressure. Calcium helps keep your blood vessels working like they should. That means you can layer on the heart-healthy and guilt-free goodness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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Apples<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cAn apple a day helps to lower blood pressure naturally,\u201d doesn\u2019t have the same ring to it, but it\u2019s just as true. Even if your blood pressure is where it should be, the antioxidants in this sweet treat help to\u00a0stave off issues<\/a>\u00a0down the road.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Figs<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

This fruit of the ficus often gets overlooked unless it\u2019s followed by Newton. Excess sodium in the diet can lead to potassium deficiency, which causes high blood pressure. Rich in potassium, figs\u00a0restore balance<\/a>\u00a0and help lower blood pressure. This sweet, chewy, and slightly crunchy fruit deserves to break free of the cookie and into your heart-healthy diet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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Olive Oil<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

This kitchen essential can be\u00a0a real lifesaver<\/a>. Packed into this multitasker\u2019s arsenal is a whole bunch of fatty acids and antioxidants. Polyphenols, a protective antioxidant, keeps your blood vessels flexible and help lower high blood pressure. Use it as a butter replacement and you\u2019ll reap even more benefits on your path to reducing your blood pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Garlic<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

When it\u2019s not warding off vampires and bringing some serious flavor to the party, garlic helps to give\u00a0your heart<\/a>\u00a0a break. This beautiful bulb can boost nitric oxide levels, which helps your blood vessels relax. That means your heart doesn\u2019t have to work as hard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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Green Tea<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Caffeine addicts, rejoice! Often labeled as a troublemaker, caffeine finds its redemption in tea. While a single cup won\u2019t do much,\u00a0long-term intake<\/a>\u00a0can noticeably reduce your blood pressure and your risk of stroke and coronary artery disease. Green tea is best, but you\u2019ll also get these benefits from black tea.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Dark Chocolate<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes, there is\u00a0a catch<\/a>. Like all good things, chocolate is better in moderation, or at least it is\u00a0better for you. That being said, a bite of dark chocolate (at least 60% cacao) contains antioxidants that have been shown to help lower blood pressure. Just don\u2019t be tempted to eat the whole bar!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

With options this diverse and delicious, it\u2019s easy to say yes to a heart-healthy diet. Of course, nutrition is only\u00a0part of the picture<\/a>. Regular exercise and any medication, both prescribed by your doctor, can work with these super foods to help reduce\u00a0blood pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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When it comes to a heart-healthy, blood pressure friendly diet there\u2019s a lot of \u201cno.\u201d No red meat, no salt, no sweets\u2014It\u2019s enough to send your stress levels through the roof (which is also bad for your blood pressure).<\/p>\n

The bad news is there\u2019s no single secret of how to lower blood pressure to a healthy level, which according to the\u00a0American Heart Association\u00a0is less than 120\/80 mm Hg. \u00a0The good news is that the dietary path to a healthier heart has a whole lot of \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":16830,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1070],"tags":[],"table_tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n10 Foods That Lower Blood Pressure - A&D Medical<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When it comes to a heart-healthy, blood pressure friendly diet there\u2019s a lot of \u201cno.\u201d No red meat, no salt, no sweets\u2014It\u2019s enough to send your stress levels through the roof (which is also bad for your blood pressure).The bad news is there\u2019s no single secret of how to lower blood pressure to a healthy level, which according to the\u00a0American Heart Association\u00a0is less than 120\/80 mm Hg. \u00a0The good news is that the dietary path to a healthier heart has a whole lot of \u201cyes.\u201d\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/10-foods-that-lower-blood-pressure\/?lang=ce\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"10 Foods That Lower Blood Pressure\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"When it comes to a heart-healthy, blood pressure friendly diet there\u2019s a lot of \u201cno.\u201d No red meat, no salt, no sweets\u2014It\u2019s enough to send your stress levels through the roof (which is also bad for your blood pressure).The bad news is there\u2019s no single secret of how to lower blood pressure to a healthy level, which according to the\u00a0American Heart Association\u00a0is less than 120\/80 mm Hg. \u00a0The good news is that the dietary path to a healthier heart has a whole lot of \u201cyes.\u201d\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/10-foods-that-lower-blood-pressure\/?lang=ce\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"A&D Medical\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-07-15T19:59:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-05-25T02:56:02+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-Foods_0.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1050\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"700\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Monika Patel\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Monika Patel\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"12 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/10-foods-that-lower-blood-pressure\/?lang=ce\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/10-foods-that-lower-blood-pressure\/?lang=ce\",\"name\":\"10 Foods That Lower Blood Pressure - 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