JANUARY 25, 2024 FOODS TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. Diet does play a crucial role in managing and preventing heart disease There are many foods you can incorporate into your dietary lifestyle

One food to start eating is Beet root It is excellent at lowering blood pressure due t its high nitrate content. Nitrates help to dilate blood vessels thus lowering your blood pressure You can consume beetroot in various ways- I low them raw in salads, or roasted as a side dish Some of my patients prefer to have beetroot juiced with other fruits I would just be careful not to put too many glycemic fruits in with the beet juice

I would encourage you to start eating spinach. It is rich in magnesium which also lowers blood pressure Low levels of magnesium re associated with high blood pressure So eat your spinch

Garlic from the Allium family is excellent at lowering blood pressure Garlic is added to every food dish in my household. Garlic is not only an anti microbial agents for viruses, bacteria etc but it supports the cardiovascular system

There are other foods that lower blood pressure as oats, bananas and dark chocolate

Until tomorrow…