![]() ![]() Other sources of calcium, potassium and magnesium: Hazelnuts, wheat bran, calcium-fortified orange juice ![]() These nutrients are so important that the DASH diet (short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) includes two to three daily servings of nonfat or low-fat dairy products.īest bet: Stay away from artery-clogging saturated fats by choosing nonfat dairy products. Milk and other dairy products contain a trio of nutrients that may push down your blood pressure: calcium, potassium and magnesium. Getting enough of the white stuff isn’t just good for your bones. Try this: Toss together a fresh citrus salad of peeled sliced oranges, shaved fennel, thinly sliced onion, olives and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, recommends Aglaia Kremezi, author of Mediterranean Hot and Spicy. ![]() Other sources of vitamin C: Guava, grapefruit, broccoli, tomatoes, strawberries, bell peppers, kiwi Oranges are bursting with vitamin C, and some studies suggest that people who get lots of vitamin C in their diet may reduce their risk of developing high blood pressure.īest bet: Drink the juice (it’s loaded with other compounds that may reduce blood pressure) or eat the whole fruit for some extra fiber along with the vitamin C. Stock up on this citrus fruit the next time you hit the grocery store. ![]()
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