Food For Controlling Blood Pressure and Becoming Heart Healthy
By Muelitz
@Muelitz (1592)
Canada
October 6, 2008 7:24pm CST
Every one especially those who are old like me should be conscious on the food that we eat. We must all have the following in our daily meal to control our blood pressure
1. Bananas: Bananas are rich in Vitamin B and C, but they’re most appreciated for their extremely high levels of potassium, which maintain blood pressure and reduce the probability of stroke. Bananas also contain a vital but often overlooked nutrient called fructooligosaccharide, which increases your body’s ability to absorb calcium and build strong bones.
2. Dark chocolate: Indulging in a piece of rich dark chocolate once a day will satisfy your craving for sweets while lowering blood pressure and giving you a load of antioxidants. It’s also been suggested to act as an aphrodisiac, so what are you waiting for?3. Scallops: Scallops are packed with protein, magnesium and vitamin B12, reducing your risk of blood clots and heart problems.
4. Romaine lettuce: When you’re washing lettuce for your salad, pay extra attention to the green, leafy kind. Romaine lettuce is packed with Vitamins K, A, and C, and is also good for your heart.
5. Olives: Olives are another small but significant anti-inflammatory, as they reduce symptoms of asthma, arthritis, and even menopause. Whether you add them to your pizza or salad, don’t forget the olives!6. Kiwi: Another surprising food that alleviates asthma symptoms kiwi. It reduces the uncomfortable wheezing associated with the respiratory disease. Also an excellent source for antioxidants, refreshing kiwi will also help your body stabilize blood sugar.
7. Grapes: Another heart-healthy fruit, grapes can help balance out fattier foods and prevent the formation of dangerous blood clots.
8. Collard greens: Guilty only by association, collard greens are an incredible source of nutrients, not a greasy home-cooked artery clogger. Rich in Vitamins A, C, and K, collard greens are a menacing weapon against breast cancer.
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3 responses
@katkat (2378)
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
Great information you have and really a helpful one. We always have bananas in our house and I read in a magazine that dark chocolates is been proven to lower blood pressure and also it can help burn fat but only if you have a healthy diet. You should try oatmeal especially for breakfast. It is good for lowering cholesterol level and good for regular bowel movement.
@20021114476 (691)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
We eat lots of bananas and we think that maybe we are a family of monkey but its just a joke though its funny to think that way. I love chocolate but its expensive these days. How I hope I could eat some everyday. As for the olives, philippines only exports olives and that is very expensive too but I want to try buying some even in rare occasions. As for the lettuce, we have onced ate a few. We make a salad then. As for the grapes, we only eat this during holidays.
@mommamusic (882)
• United States
7 Oct 08
Hey that is really great information glad you posted it,i will keep this it will help me a lot.





