Top 10 Foods That Can Naturally Control High blood Pressure
2. Berries
Berries are rich in bioactive compounds called anthocyanins which belong to the bioactive family of compounds called flavonoids and are found in high amounts in raspberries, black currents, blood orange juice and blueberries.
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, show that bioactive compounds in blueberries called anthocyanins offer protection against hypertension. Compared with those who do not eat blueberries, those eating at least one serving a week reduce their risk of developing the condition by 10 per cent. The researchers added that blueberries may not only help control high blood pressure, but also may prevent people from developing hypertension.
1. Banana
Bananas are an “extremely good source of potassium, fiber and low in sodium. Several studies show that potassium and fibre-rich diets reduce the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Excess sodium in the body puts burden on blood vessels and also disrupts the water balance. Eating potassium rich foods reduce pressure on kidneys and also helps in getting rid of excess sodium in the body by flushing extra sodium out of your body through urine. Potassium also helps in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, which helps control blood pressure.
To incorporate more bananas into your diet- add it to your cereal, cake, bread, smoothies and milkshakes.
