Foods to Lower Blood Pressure

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<FIGCAPTION class=caption rel="license">Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images </FIGCAPTION></FIGURE><!-- google_ad_section_start --><SECTION class=section>Combating high blood pressure with food is an excellent way to be proactive in your health care. Two risks factors for high blood pressure are obesity and sodium intake. According to the BloodPressureCenter.com, choosing foods that encourage weight loss and also keep salt levels below 2,400 mg a day are ideal. There are foods that you can add to your grocery list if you have high blood pressure to prevent hypertension.
</SECTION><SECTION class=section>Animal Protein

Skinless chicken and turkey
Fresh or frozen fish
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<SECTION class=section>Dairy Products

Sheep's milk products, which in general is lower in fats
Low-fat cow's milk and cheese
Cottage cheese
Plain yogurt
</SECTION><SECTION class=section>Grains

Whole grains and products made from them, like breads, rolls, pita bread, bagels, if they are low in sodium
Cereals (low in salt)
Noodles, rice
</SECTION><SECTION class=section>Vegetables and Fruits

Fresh or frozen veggies and fruits with no salt added and no extra sugar syrup added
</SECTION><SECTION class=section>Soups and Packaged Foods

Low sodium soups and prepared foods
</SECTION><SECTION class=section>Fats

Olive oil
Sweet butter
Coconut oil
Almond oil
Omega-3 and -6 oils
</SECTION><SECTION class=section>Spices and Condiments

Green spices such as marjoram, oregano, thyme, parsley, basil and sage
Brown spices such as cumin, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon
Garlic and onion powder (unsalted)
Apple cider vinegar (Organic)
</SECTION><SECTION class=section>Beans, Nuts and Seeds

Unsalted sunflower seeds
Sesame seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Almonds (unsalted)
Black beans
Navy beans
Lima beans
Pinto beans
Kidney beans
</SECTION><SECTION class=section>Potassium-Rich Foods

According to a report on MSNBC.com, lowering blood pressure with foods rich in potassium help balance the potassium/sodium mechanism in the blood and kidneys. Try these foods for a quick lift and a healthy dose of potassium.

Banana
Soybeans
White potato
Lemon
Amaranth
Couscous
Millet
Sour cherry juice
Organic apple cider vinegar
</SECTION><SECTION class=section>Dark Chocolate

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association and reported by MSNBC.com, ½ oz. dark chocolate daily lowers blood pressure and no weight gain was observed.
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Read more: Grocery List For Foods To Lower Blood Pressure | LIVESTRONG.COM​

 

[big in vegas]

Good info