#1 Vegetable for Lowering Blood Pressure

#1 Vegetable for Lowering Blood Pressure

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes#1 Vegetable for Lowering Blood Pressure

Eating more nutritious foods can help keep your numbers down especially if you eat these types of vegetables.

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#1 Vegetables to Lower Blood Pressure (No Calories!)

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Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure or hypertension according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but only 1 in 4 has it under control. If you have high blood pressure you've probably heard that you should limit your salt intake. But cutting back on salt isn't the only dietary change that can help with hypertension. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is a well-researched eating pattern for both preventing and treating high blood pressure. In addition to cutting back on sodium the DASH diet emphasizes filling your plate with more fruits vegetables whole grains nuts seeds low-fat dairy products and lean meats.