Blood pressure measures the force exerted by your blood against the walls of your arteries.
As discussed previously, blood pressure can be measured using two numbers: systolic (when your heart beats) and diastolic (when your heart rests).
Normal blood pressure falls between 120/80 mmHg and 140/90 mmHg, while high blood pressure (or hypertension) is defined as being anything above this number. High blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health issues.
There are a variety of foods that can naturally help reduce your blood pressure. In this blog post, we will introduce 27 such items and explain their efficacy.
These foods are delicious as well as nutritionally-diverse and good for your overall health.
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Vegetables Vegetables contain antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber which all can work to lower blood pressure by decreasing inflammation, relaxing blood vessels and improving circulation.