5 products from hypertension.
If your pressures are higher than I would like (the numbers more than 120/80 indicate that the pressure necessary to pay attention), or you simply lead a healthy lifestyle in the diet include one or all five simple and useful products.
Potatoes
Jacket potatoes – not too fancy dish, but in fact it is rich in potassium and magnesium which normalizes blood pressure. In addition, the potato medium size only 150-160 calories. Bake or boil the potatoes without peeling them and eat, watering sour cream or natural yoghurt, – a double benefit for the body!
Milk or yogurt
Those who include in the daily diet of 1 serving of dairy products, 11% reduced risk of developing hypertension compared to those who only from time to time eating yogurt. Start your day with a serving of cereal with milk, low-fat yogurt with fruit or make a smoothie.
Cocoa
Australian research has shown that products containing natural cocoa powder, can reduce the pressure because flavonoids improve vascular condition. At Harvard studied the properties of dark chocolate and also came to the conclusion that it is beneficial for people with high blood pressure. Chocolate – product high in calories, so limit yourself to a portion of 20 g or 1 tbsp cocoa.
Beans
Legumes are rich in fiber, magnesium and potassium, and all these elements help to maintain an optimal pressure level. If every day you eat beans, peas or lentils, you can decrease performance by 3-5 points. Add legumes to soups, stews, salads and rolls.
Bananas
Excellent source of potassium. Even if you don’t limit yourself in salt, bananas are quite capable to minimize its harmful effects. Adults need 4.7 g of potassium daily, one banana contains approximately 12% of the recommended norms. In the morning add a banana to cereal or slice it and freeze the slices – you will get a delicious dessert.
