Foods That Help High Blood Pressure

By: on September 16th, 2015 in Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle

Our lifestyles are such that low and high blood pressures are common phenomena, people in their 20s and 30s are also diagnosed with unstable blood pressure. While lifestyle could be changed to a certain extent, there are adjustments which can be done to maintain good health.

Foods that help cure high blood pressure problems are.

    1. Beans – White beans have calcium, magnesium and potassium in large quantities. These are important for someone with high blood pressure. This superfood can be included in side dishes, soups as well as entrées. Ensure that there is minimal salt added.
    2. Yogurt – Fat free yogurt contains calcium in extremely high quantity along with magnesium and potassium. Making this the main-ingredient of breakfast, salad dressings, entrées and sauces is an excellent idea.
    3. Fish – Tilapia fish is easily available all year-round and provides a good 8% of your daily potassium and magnesium needs.
    4. Potassium And Magnesium Foods – Peaches, red bell pepper, broccoli, sweet potato and bananas contain calcium, magnesium and potassium which is needed by those suffering from high blood pressure.
    5. Quinoa Seeds – The newest diet sensation food, quinoa contains 4.5% of potassium, 1.5% of calcium and 15% of magnesium from your daily need.

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