Blood Pressure Lowering

BEST Foods for Lowering Blood Pressure:

Potassium-rich foods counteract the negative effects of sodium and lower blood pressure.

• avocado
• bananas
  
• dates
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Magnesium-rich foods encourage blood vessels to relax resulting in lower blood pressure.

• almonds
  
• dark chocolate
  
• jicama
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Vitamin B6, B9, B12-rich foods reduce levels of inflammatory homocysteine and lower blood pressure.

• beets
• coconut
  
• spinach
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Omega-3-rich foods improve the function of blood vessel walls which lowers blood pressure.

• flaxseeds
  
• hemp seeds
  
• walnuts
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Probiotic-rich foods increase healthy gut bacteria which helps maintain healthy blood pressure.

• fermented vegetables
  
• kefir
  
• yogurt
  

Other HELPFUL Foods:

• foods rich in vitamin D
  
• foods rich in polyphenols (phytonutrient)
  
• foods rich in flavonoids (phytonutrient)
  
• ashwagandha
  
• berries
  
• celery juice
• garlic
• lentils
  
• pomegranates
  
• beets
  

WORST Foods for Lowering Blood Pressure:

• salt & high-sodium foods
• deli & processed meats
• canned soups & pickles
  
• refined sugar & high fructose corn syrup
  
• processed & refined grains
  
• fried foods & trans fats
  
• refined vegetable & seed oils
  
• processed, packaged, and fast foods
• caffeinated products
  
• excessive alcohol