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News Topical, Digital Desk : Nowadays, high blood pressure has become a common problem. This problem is seen not only in the elderly, but also in the youth. Due to wrong eating habits, stress and unhealthy lifestyle, the problem of BP is spreading rapidly. But the good thing is that it can be controlled. With the help of healthy lifestyle and diet (Diet for High Blood Pressure), the problem of high blood pressure can be controlled. Some foods are very helpful in controlling BP. Dr. Terry Shintani has told about 10 such foods (Foods to Control High Blood Pressure), which can prove effective in controlling high blood pressure in 10 days.

 

Foods to control high blood pressure

Beets (Chukandaar)

Beetroot is rich in nitrates, which relax the blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. Drinking a glass of beetroot juice daily or eating it chopped in salad can control BP in a few days.

 

Celery

Celery contains phytochemicals, which relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. It also contains potassium, which helps a lot in controlling blood pressure. Also, celery has diuretic properties, which helps in controlling BP.

 

Green leafy vegetables (spinach, fenugreek, mustard greens)

Green vegetables contain potassium, magnesium and fiber, which help in controlling BP. Nitrates are also found in these vegetables, which are very helpful in controlling BP.

 

Carrot

Carrots contain beta-carotene, fiber and potassium , which are helpful in reducing high blood pressure. Therefore, eating carrots daily helps a lot in reducing blood pressure.

 

Broccoli

Broccoli contains sulforaphane compound, which keeps the blood vessels healthy. The anti-oxidants present in it also help in controlling blood pressure.

 

Citrus fruits (orange, sweet lemon, lemon)

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids, which lower blood pressure. Also, the anti-oxidants present in them keep the blood vessels healthy.

 

Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Berries contain antioxidants, which make blood vessels flexible and reduce BP. The anthocyanin present in them also helps in reducing cholesterol , which controls blood pressure.

 

dark chocolate

Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which help lower blood pressure. Eating chocolate with 70% or more cocoa helps a lot in controlling blood pressure.

 

Arugula

Arugula contains nitrates, which reduce blood pressure. It improves blood flow by widening blood vessels. This controls BP.

 

Garlic

Garlic contains the compound allicin, which reduces blood pressure by dilating blood vessels. Eating garlic also reduces cholesterol, which is essential for controlling blood pressure.


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