Therapist Svetlana Nikitina: some vegetables are especially effective in helping to reduce high blood pressure.
The best diet for existing hypertension is considered to be a diet containing fruits, vegetables, whole grains products, low-fat dairy products, lean meats, legumes. It should be rich in potassium, magnesium, fiber and calcium, while being low in sodium and saturated fat. Such a diet is consistent with the DASH diet, which is specifically designed to lower blood pressure in people with or without hypertension, physician Svetlana Nikitina told MedicForum.
To improve blood pressure, the doctor advised to eat vegetables. Therapist Nikitina named some of the best vegetables for lowering high blood pressure, noting that each of them is rich in essential nutrients.
Fresh potatoes. Fresh potatoes are full of potassium. For example, a medium-sized baked potato contains about 600 milligrams of potassium, which is about 13% of the daily value. Potassium is known as a trace element that fights excess sodium, which leads to an increase in pressure.
Beets.Beets and their greens (tops) are a good source of nitrates, compounds that help relax blood vessels. The vegetable is also rich in other nutrients, including potassium, fiber, folic acid, manganese, vitamin C and iron, many of which also help lower blood pressure.
Tomatoes. Tomatoes are loaded with potassium and lycopene, two nutrients that may improve blood pressure and overall heart health.
Green leafy vegetables.Kale, spinach, and other leafy greens are high in dietary nitrates, which act as a vasodilator. Eating at least one cup of leafy vegetables a day can help lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease.
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Pumpkin. Pumpkin pulp is full of potassium, as well as other nutrients such as vitamin A, fiber and vitamin C – this “bouquet” has a beneficial effect on the condition blood vessels, has a hypotensive effect.
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