Eat more fruits and vegetables
Research proves that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables combined with low-fat
dairy foods significantly lowers blood pressure, especially in patients with hypertension. Fruits and veggies are full of vitamins, minerals and fibre to keep your body in good condition. They also contain potassium -especially starchy vegetables such as potatoes and sweet potatoes -and are low in sodium which helps to balance out the negative effects of salt. This directly lowers the blood pressure.
Lose weight
Obese individuals have an increase in fatty tissue that increases their vascular resistance and in turn increases the work the heart has to do.If you're overweight, losing even 2-3 kg can lower your blood pressure. To lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than you burn. But don't go on a crash diet, do it slow and steady.
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