3 Foods to Lower Blood Pressure

Here are 3 foods containing nutrients that promote a lower blood pressure:

1. Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a rick source of potassium. Adequate potassium intake is essential to balance sodium and promote a lower blood pressure. The recommended ratio of potassium to sodium is 5:1. Increasing potassium intake can result in a blood pressure reduction of ~5 mm Hg systolic and ~2.5 mm Hg diastolic.

Some additional sources of potassium include beet greens, white beans, plain yogurt, prune juice, and bananas.

2. Halibut

Halibut is a great source of magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral that promotes a lower blood pressure. Studies have shown that a dietary intake of 500-1000 mg/day of magnesium is linked to a reduced blood pressure. Magnesium also regulates the level of sodium, potassium, and calcium within cells.

Some additional sources of magnesium include baked potato with skin, cashews, spinach, and shredded wheat cereal.

3. Red Wine

The skin of red grapes is a rich source of the flavonoid resveratrol. A study found 7.4 mm Hg reduction linked to dealcoholized red wine and a 5.4 mm Hg reduction with regular red wine. Resveratrol is just one of hundreds of different flavonoids. Flavonoids have been linked to numerous health benefits, including decreased LDL oxidation, decreased cholesterol, vascular relaxation, and decreased triglyceride levels.

Some additional sources of resveratrol include include mulberries and Japanese knotweed.

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
7 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
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