18 Superfoods Proven To Help Reduce Blood Pressure

1. Oats

Eating oats in the morning is a convenient and tasty way to have breakfast. However, there’s another reason why you should frequently eat it. Oats contain a type of fiber called beta-glucan which is known to reduce bad cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure.² According to a study, oats can lower both the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.³ Aside from those, it can also help in maintaining healthy body weight, and prevent obesity which may also lead to hypertension.

2. Yogurt and skim milk

Dairy products such as yogurt and skim milk can also help in controlling your blood pressure. Research has shown that eating yogurt helped in reducing high blood pressure risk for women.⁴ Middle-aged women who ate five or more servings of yogurt weekly for 18-30 years have 20% less risk of high blood pressure compared to those who rarely eat it. On the other hand, skim milk contains high calcium levels that help in relaxing blood vessels, which gives healthier blood pressure.

3. Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate is a tasty treat you can enjoy without worrying about your blood pressure. Studies show that it can help reduce blood pressure.⁵ It is rich in a type of antioxidants called flavonoids which make blood vessels more elastic, thus leading to the improvement of one’s blood flow.⁶ Another study says that eating dark chocolate can lower risks for heart diseases.⁷

4. Cinnamon

A common ingredient for desserts, cinnamon is loved for its amazing taste and aroma. Another reason to use it for your meals is its ability to help reduce blood pressure. One study shows that it can lower short-term systolic blood pressure by 5.39 mm Hg and diastolic pressure by 2.6 mm Hg.⁸ More research is needed to support this claim but eating cinnamon can still be a good idea because it can also lower blood sugar levels.⁹

5. Pistachios

According to a study, eating one serving of pistachios a day can help decrease blood pressure.¹⁰ When you’re in a stressful situation, eating pistachios can also help reduce your blood pressure because it can reduce the tightening of blood vessels and your heart rate.¹¹

6. Lentils

Lentils are common meals in other parts of the world. Aside from its great taste, it is an excellent source of protein and fiber. Research also says that it can lower blood pressure for those with and without hypertension.¹² It’s recommended to eat 1 cup of lentils to experience this effect.

7. Seeds

Unsalted seeds can also decrease blood pressure. They are a good source of magnesium and promote heart health. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and squash seeds are some examples from this food group that you need to start including in your daily meals.

8. Berries

Blueberries and strawberries are not just tasty nor pretty. They are highly nutritious and good for the body because they contain high levels of an antioxidant called anthocyanins. According to a study, those with the highest intake of anthocyanins have 8% less risk of high blood.¹³

9. Bananas

Everyone knows that bananas have high levels of potassium. But what does it do to your body? According to studies, it can alleviate tension in the blood vessels’ walls which lowers your blood pressure.¹⁴ If you’re cutting down on sodium, eating bananas is also a great idea because potassium can lessen sodium’s blood pressure-raising effects.

10. Kiwis

For those with mildly elevated blood pressure, eating kiwis is a good idea as it can help control blood pressure. Research found that eating three kiwis every day for 8 weeks can result in a significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.¹⁵ It is also a fruit rich in Vitamin C, which helps in improving blood pressure levels.

11. Watermelon

This summer fruit can also help in maintaining healthy blood pressure. It contains a type of amino acid called citrulline, which helps in lowering high blood pressure. It helps the body produce more nitric oxide, a gas that encourages flexibility in the arteries and relaxes blood vessels. A study shows that adults with mild hypertension, prehypertension or obesity experienced a reduction in their blood pressure after eating watermelon.¹⁶

12. Pomegranates

You should drink more pomegranate juice to help you control your hypertension. According to research, drinking 1 cup of it daily for 28 days can lower blood pressure in the short term.¹⁷ This is because of the high antioxidant content of this fruit. Drinking pomegranate juice can decrease both your systolic and diastolic blood pressure.¹⁸

13. Olive oil

When cooking meals, use olive oil instead of your usual vegetable oil. A study from the European Journal of Nutrition showed that those who took olive leaf extract had lower blood pressure than those who did not. Olives contain polyphenols which are known for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to help reduce blood pressure.¹⁹

14. Leafy green vegetables

It’s always a good idea to eat more leafy green vegetables because they are rich in nitrates which helps in maintaining healthy blood pressure. Some research says that having 1-2 servings of leafy greens can control hypertension for 24 hours. It is also high in potassium and magnesium which are key minerals in controlling blood pressure.²⁰ Some examples of leafy green vegetables are kale, cabbage, fennel, lettuce, collard, and arugula.

15. Beets

Drinking red beet juice can also help in reducing blood pressure. A study has shown that people affected by hypertension had an average drop of 8/4 mm Hg in blood pressure after drinking 250 ml of red beet juice daily for 4 weeks.²¹ Another research saw that drinking 8 ounces of beetroot juice can lower blood pressure for about 10 mm Hg.²²

16. Garlic

Garlic is known as a natural antibiotic and antifungal food because it contains allicin. Aside from that, it can also promote the production of nitric oxide, which can relax blood vessels and muscles.²³ According to research, eating garlic can also reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure.²⁴

17. Fish with omega 3s

Aside from fruits and vegetables, eating fish rich in omega-3 can also help decrease blood pressure.²⁵ Salmon, lake trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, and tuna are examples of fish that contain the most omega-3 fatty acids. According to the American Heart Association, an individual should eat fatty fish at least twice a week to enjoy its health benefits.²⁶

18. Fermented food

If you’re someone who enjoys eating kimchi, kombucha, or tempeh, then this is good news for you. These fermented foods are rich in probiotics, which are good bacteria that are essential in maintaining gut health. It can also help in controlling hypertension. Research shows that participants who consumed probiotic bacteria for 8 weeks or more had healthier blood pressure levels.²⁷

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DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN STABILIZE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE, LOWER BAD CHOLESTEROL WHILE MAINTAINING GOOD CHOLESTEROL AND BALANCING YOUR BLOOD-SUGAR LEVELS.

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Sugar is necessary for survival. Blood sugar (or, blood glucose) refers to sugar that’s introduced into the bloodstream to supply needed energy to all the cells in the body. Our bodies are made to regulate those levels, making sure they’re neither too high nor too low.

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LDL cholesterol is considered bad because it creates plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can clog arteries, making them less flexible. (This is known as atherosclerosis.) Eventually, a clot can form, blocking a narrowed artery, often resulting in heart attack or stroke. Another condition called peripheral artery disease can develop when plaque buildup and narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs (usually the legs). Either scenario often results in death or life-altering consequences.

HDL cholesterol is considered good because it aids in removing LDL cholesterol from the arteries. Scientists believe HDL acts as a scavenger, carrying LDL cholesterol away from the arteries and safely back to the liver, where it’s broken down and passed from the body.

A healthy level of HDL cholesterol will protect against heart attack and stroke, while low levels of HDL cholesterol have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease.

#3 You Must Stabilize Your Blood Pressure.

Without properly balanced cholesterol and blood-sugar levels, your heart valves become restricted with plaque buildup, and that leads to a damaged and unhealthy heart. All this combined begins to affect other parts of your body and internal organs because they are starved of needed oxygen and blood that is pumped to them by your heart. After years of unhealthy eating, unbalanced cholesterol and blood-sugar levels all over the place, your overall heart health begins to deteriorate. In worse cases, not protecting your heart health can lead to major damage resulting in the need for heart surgery or a heart transplant. In the worst case, deteriorated hearth health can lead to death.

And it gets worse with each passing year, not only making it harder to avoid heart disease but actually causing you to GET A HEART ATTACK OR STROKE—no matter how hard you try to avoid it.

The result?

Your stress levels increase. The number you see on the blood-pressure monitor goes up and perhaps worst of all, you begin to live your life in complete fear and feel like your heart is a bomb waiting to go off.

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