Best Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

Potatoe

Medium baked potatoes contain 13% of the daily potassium value (DV). Hypertension patients can lower their blood pressure by eating more potassium.

Cantaloupe

A summertime favorite, melon has potassium. A half cup portion has 5% DV for potassium and little calories due to its high water content.

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Mackerel

Mackerel is solid like tuna and may be cooked in many ways. Add to a salad or sandwich with avocado and greens for a complete meal.

Skinless chicken

This popular grilled, baked, roasted, and more meal may decrease blood pressure. In hypertensive rats, chicken leg protein decreased blood pressure.

Egg white

Protein-rich foods like egg whites may reduce blood pressure. This study found that folks who eat more plant or animal food are at fell long-term risk of hypertension.

Chia seed

Chia seeds, a popular component, provide fiber, protein, and Omega-3 fats. One 12-week trial revealed daily chia seed consumption lowered systolic blood pressure.

Acorn squash

Acorn squash, albeit less popular, is readily available in grocery stores in fall and winter. Also decreasing blood pressure, acorn squash has 14% of DV for potassium.

Quinoa

Quinoa's nutritious abundance and simplicity of preparation have made it a popular grain in over 15 years. Oat seed lower the pulse in acute obese rats in 2021.

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