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Seven Most Effective Foods That Help In Reducing  Hypertension

Beet Root:

Beet root has exceptional nutritional value, it is an excellent source of folic acid and very good source of fiber, manganese and potassium. Beet root juice will lower hypertension when consumed as part of normal diet. Make it a habit to drink one glass of beet root juice everyday as recommended by US department of Health and Human approaches, is known to have a positive effect on lowering Blood pressure which is excellent for patients suffering from hypertension. The health benefits of beet root are optimized when it is taken juice forms. A 100g serving of raw beets provides calories 43, protein 2g, Fat 0g ,carbohydrate 10g, fiber 3g.

Apple Juice:

Apples contain quercetin, a powerful antioxidant which plays role in reducing hypertension. quercetin content in apples also provides our cardiovascular system with anti-inflammatory benefits. Total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol both decreased through regular intake of apples. One cup of apple juice during lunch helps in lowering HTN, taken weekly twice has maximum benefits. 

Dark Chocolate:

Studies have shown that consuming a small bar of dark chocolate daily can reduce hypertension in people with mild hypertension. It is also important to choose dark chocolates which consists of 70 percent cocoa powder. Eating about 30 calories a day of dark chocolate, just one tiny square was shown to help lower blood pressure after 18 weeks without weight gain and any side effects according to study published in JAMA(Journal of American Medical Association)

Almonds and Raisins:

Almonds contain good fat and raisins work in the form of a good source of fiber that is very healthy for the body. As recommended by DASH diet (Dietary approaches to stop hypertension) 1/3 cup of almonds ¼ cup of Raisins as a evening snacks at least 4 days a week helps in reducing hypertension. Almonds are good source of many nutrients which are helpful for the development of human nervous system.

Wheat Bread:

Wheat is one of the wholesome food item helps in healthy living.Two slices of wheat bread daily during the lunch will help reduce hypertension. It is more effective when taken along salads which includes half cup of cucumber, half cup of tomato wedges, 1 table spoon of sunflower seeds and one glass of juice of orange or apple. It also help in reducing body fat. Wheat bread also helps in reducing diabetes.

Oat Meal:

Half cup of instant oat meal along with one medium banana and one cup low fat milk daily is regarded as the healthiest breakfast for hypertension patients and also aids in decreasing the  hypertension as recommended by DASH -(Dietary approaches to stop Hypertension), US Department of Health and Human Services.

Orange:

Oranges are rich in bioflavoniods, One of them is hesperidin which is thought to decrease hypertension and other beneficial effects. One orange daily along with the lunch for four weeks showed in the decrease of hypertension in one of the research . Oranges are also rich in vitamin c and it also delivers potassium along with bioflavonoids.