What foods help lower high blood pressure?

Question

Can anyone recommend any meals that are safe for people with high blood pressure?

Answer 1

One key is to reduce salt (sodium) intake.
Eating more fruits and veggies and cutting back on fats. Also, losing weight.

There's also a general diet called the DASH diet.
DASH = Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension

It gives pretty good ideas of what can be done to the diet to lower blood pressure. It uses everyday foods and doesn't get into the "miracle" foods or junk science stuff.

The diet has been through studies and can be found on the government's National Institutes of Health website.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

a. Celery is high in 3-n-butylphthalide. In animal studies, intake of the equivalent of 4 sticks of celery for humans was shown to lower the blood pressure by 12%.

b. Garlic has been documented to cause a modest reduction in blood pressure. Take at least 4 cloves a day of fresh garlic a day for a 10 mm Hg drop in systolic and 6 mm Hg in diastolic pressure.

Any meal high in veggies and fruits and low in sodium will be good. Less stress for the heart to work. take easy walks and eat healthy not fast food and you'll be amazed.

Answer 4

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 5

Tomato,potassium chloride(instead of common salt),garlic,onion and all fat free food will help lowering high BP.But in the case of very high BP you have to consult and take medicines regularly.Lemon -Honey tea will lower Bp.But nothing is effective as doctor's prescription.BP, untreated, may result in partial paralysis,heart problems ctc.I request you to consult and get medical advise early.BP or hyper tension is a silent killer ,if not treated.

Answer 6

Bananas

Bananas are low in salt and high in potassium, an ideal food source for people with high blood pressure. The potassium present in bananas appears to help lower blood pressure in several ways. Bananas seems to encourage to excrete salt, and also appears to dilate the blood vessels, increasing their width and reducing the pressure of the blood flow.

Mangoes

Mangoes are a good source of potassium, which is a key mineral for people with high blood pressure. They are also said to counteract the effects of rich, greasy foods, by helping to break down fats and protein. Eaten regularly, mangoes may not only lower high blood pressure but also reduce the risk of both viral infections and tumor growth.

Oily Fish

Research have shown that death from heart disease is less common among those who eat large amounts of oily fish. This has been attributed to omega fatty acids found in the fish. Eating oily fish is also found to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and the risk of plaque forming.

Garlic

Garlic has been shown to lower blood pressure. Ajone, one of the volatile substances that is produced once garlic is crushed, appears to reduce the formation of blood clots. Research has also shown that garlic is able to fight bacteria including Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria that causes stomach ulcer.

Grapes

Being rich in potassium, grapes may help lower raised blood pressure. Grapes are also said to contain salts that purify the blood and cleanse the glands and organs. Grape is also said to have positive effects on liver disorders such as hepatitis and jaundice.

Asparagus

The active ingredients in asparagus include asparagine, asparagose, chelindonic acid, coniferin, and potassium, that cause a diuretic effect. For the treatment of water retention caused by heart failures, and to treat hypertension, doctors commonly prescribe diuretic drugs. In the past asparagus was used to help relieve symptoms and to prevent complications such as heart disease and migraines.

Celery

The phytonutrient phthalid is found in celery. Phythalides are capable of regulating the hormones that control blood pressure in the body. Tests on small numbers of people with raised blood pressure revealed that treatment with an extract of celery containing the active phthalid constituent reduced the severity of the hormonal problem in the majority of those studied.

Prunes

A prune is a dried plum that has been processed without removing the stone. Eating prunes regularly helps maintain good blood pressure levels. Prunes are an excellent source of potassium.

Answer 7

Their are a great number of foods that do so. Here is a like to the Mayo clinic:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/CL00002

and also alot of algae are know to as well.

Answer 8

foods that are good for high blood pressure are : dried apricots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, blackcurrants, celery, fennel and watercress. lor x

Answer 9

cheerios
whole wheat bread
fiber one
lean meats grilled chicken, chicken breast
vegetables broccoli cauliflower beets etc.
sugar free foods and jellies and jams

Answer 10

apparrently cherrios.

but.. if the highbloodpressure people lose weight.. then they wont have that problem. .. or they can just eat cherrios.

OH WAIT! cherrios lower cholesterol. well.. -__-