Foods that Lower Your Blood Pressure Better than Drugs

Sharon Moore September 07, 2016

High blood pressure is a common factor in heart disease. According to the NHS, one in four people in UK suffer from high blood pressure. While sometimes, its symptoms (such as nausea and headache) are noticeable, too often, they are not.

If your blood pressure is always high, it puts a strain on your vital organs, particularly your heart, liver and kidneys. Therefore, it is very important that you prioritise having your blood pressure in normal levels. Ignoring it can lead to serious heart problems and life-threatening conditions, including stroke.

While medications for blood pressure are always available, any other drugs, they come with side effect too. If you’re after lowering your blood pressure the natural way, here are some of the best foods to incorporate in your diet:

Spinach

Spinach is a very versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked. It is a perfect, low-calorie addition to salads, stir-fries, rolls, and even desserts! Apart from being rich in essential minerals like calcium and magnesium, spinach is also high in potassium that helps keep your blood pressure stable. Plus, it is a good source of protein and fibre that helps balance insulin levels in your blood, thus keeping your blood sugar levels in normal condition.

Egg

Eggs are often considered a culprit when it comes to heart health. But they are actually an excellent source of meatless protein, vitamins like B12 and vitamin D, and other minerals that are essential to your health. The key is consuming eggs in moderation. Add egg in your breakfast to keep your heart healthy and keep yourself from getting too hungry throughout the day.

Almonds

Almonds are really delicious. And they are absolutely healthy too. Almonds are an excellent source of fibre, magnesium, potassium and antioxidants that help keep your blood pressure levels in check. Eating a handful of almonds every day can keep the cardiologist away!

Wheatgrass

Amino acids, fibre, vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll are wonderful nutrients that you’d find from wheatgrass. Chlorophyll is one of the overlooked nutrients that are highly effective in lowering blood pressure. Wheatgrass juice is also effective in detoxifying your digestive system.

Lentils

Lentils are rich in protein, iron, potassium, antioxidants, and fibre that all work efficiently in lowering your lower blood sugar levels. Seeds and legumes are perfect if you are dieting too. Since they get digested slowly, you can easily fight food cravings and hunger.

Avocado

Your heart needs fats too – but the good ones. Avocado contains monounsaturated fats that greatly benefit your heart. Avocado is high in fibre, amino acids, B vitamins, and minerals too, which keep your heart health at its best.

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