In this post we're going to enumerate what are the foods recommended to regulate our blood pressure. The
high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a health problem that manifests itself when reading the
pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or more, which means that there is a high pressure of the blood in the arteries.
Some
causes of this ailment are
obesity, genetic factors, high intake of alcohol or salt, stress, sedentary lifestyle, birth control pills, or other diseases that lead to it. And the
consequences, if not treated correctly the ailment can be
heart attacks, strokes or kidney failure.
Although this problem
must be treated by a health care provider to determine the treatment to follow, with the power that we have we can also help to regulate our stress. Some of these
foods are:
- Banana: it Is rich in potassium, low in sodium and has no cholesterol.
- Lemon: Helps to eliminate the stiffness of the blood vessels, making them softer and more flexible. Your vitamin B also helps prevent heart failure.
- Garlic: Both raw and cooked helps to control blood pressure and reduce cholesterol levels.
- Onion: This food, eaten raw, also helps to lower the blood pressure.
- Honey: Has a calming effect on the blood vessels, and therefore, their consumption will help to lower our blood pressure.
- Celery: Helps to improve the levels of blood pressure and also reduce stress hormones that constrict the blood vessels and that can end up causing hypertension.
- Red pepper (cayenne pepper): Promotes blood flow, in a manner which keeps the platelets clump together and accumulate in our blood.
These are some of the foods that will help regulate our blood pressure levels, but remember that apart from following the advice of a specialist, it is advisable to take a
diet low in salt, reduce the consumption of tobacco and alcohol and do at least half an hour of exercise a day.