{"id":1112,"date":"2018-08-07T13:36:58","date_gmt":"2018-08-07T13:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/?p=1112"},"modified":"2018-08-07T13:38:57","modified_gmt":"2018-08-07T13:38:57","slug":"high-blood-pressure-symptoms-causes-and-foods-to-eat-to-control-the-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/high-blood-pressure-symptoms-causes-and-foods-to-eat-to-control-the-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"High Blood Pressure Symptoms, Causes and Foods to Eat to Control the Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>High blood pressure? No worries, there are lots of exercises and food to lower blood pressure. Stress and hypertension are the main components which are responsible for causing high blood pressure in the human body. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/diet-plans\/therapeutic-diets\/diet-to-manage-high-blood-pressure\/\"><strong>High blood pressure<\/strong><\/a> is dangerous as it can cause damage to the arteries and blood vessels. Other heart diseases like strokes, silent heart attack can be caused due to hypertension. To live a healthy life, a proper balance in blood level should be there. Here we are going to mention about the foods which you should add in your daily diet in order to lower your blood pressure and keep it in control. Some of the best foods which can calm high blood pressure are listed below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Berries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1113 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure.png\" alt=\"food to lower blood pressure\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure.png 500w, https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Berries contains flavonoid which can lower the high blood pressure to the normal. Berries intake can reduce hypertension and stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Milk and yogurt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1114 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure1.png\" alt=\"food to lower blood pressure\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure1-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Being the rich sources of calcium and other vital elements, milk and yogurt plays an important role in reducing high blood pressure. Add some fruits to yogurt to attain other benefits. Avoid heavy cream milk and only use skim milk as it is low in fat and rich in calcium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Beetroot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1115 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure3.png\" alt=\"food to lower blood pressure\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure3.png 500w, https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure3-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beetroot helps in the proper circulation of the blood thus resulting in the redemption of high blood pressure. They contains high content of nitric oxide which is proven to lower the blood pressure with in just 24 hours. You can juice it or consume as a wholesome fruit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Oats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1116 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure4.png\" alt=\"food to lower blood pressure\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure4.png 500w, https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure4-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The low fat, high fiber and low sodium food known as oatmeal is way best to keep your blood pressure in control. Consumption of oatmeal in breakfast will be a good start of the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Garlic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1117 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure5.png\" alt=\"food to lower blood pressure\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure5.png 500w, https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure5-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Garlic is also known as the wonder food due to its medicinal properties. It is effective remedy for the increased blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, other effective herbs like cinnamon, rosemary, thyme are also used to cure hypertension.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Leafy greens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1118 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure6.png\" alt=\"food to lower blood pressure\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure6.png 500w, https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure6-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Regular intake of green leafy vegetables can cure stress and elevates heart health. Consumption of leafy greens can reduce the sodium levels from your body which results in low blood pressure. Some of the effective leafy greens are as follows:<br \/>\nLettuce, turnip greens, spinach, kale and Swiss chard and many more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1119 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure7.png\" alt=\"food to lower blood pressure\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure7.png 500w, https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure7-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Unsalted seeds are best to consume as they contain the adequate amount of potassium, magnesium and various other essential nutrients which are needed for maintaining the accurate blood pressure levels.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Olive oil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1120 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure8.png\" alt=\"food to lower blood pressure\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure8.png 500w, https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure8-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using olive oil in cooking will give the best results as it lowers the blood pressure and is essential to cure the high cholesterol levels in the body. Polyphenols present in olive oil helps to fight inflammation and hypertension.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Dark Chocolate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1121 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure9.png\" alt=\"food to lower blood pressure\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure9.png 500w, https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure9-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dark chocolate is also used as a remedy for various disorders and the top most is depression. Dark chocolates contains the efficient amount of cocoa solids and has comparatively less sugar content than the regular chocolate. It helps in regulating the blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Pomegranates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1123 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure10.png\" alt=\"food to lower blood pressure\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure10.png 500w, https:\/\/www.idietitian.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/food-to-lower-blood-pressure10-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pomegranate juice would be the best way to kick start your day as its regular consumption can helps lowering blood pressure. don\u2019t consumed packed or preservative added juice as it contains high sugar content which is not good for health.<\/p>\n<p>There are numerous food to lower blood pressure as the regular intake may cure the problem and its symptoms. Stress and hypertension can be reduced with the consumption of such foods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High blood pressure? No worries, there are lots of exercises and food to lower blood pressure. Stress and hypertension are the main components which are responsible for causing high blood pressure in the human body. High blood pressure is dangerous as it can cause damage to the arteries and blood vessels. 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