Foods that lower blood pressure:Home remedies

A healthy lifestyle can reduce the dependency on medicine. How a person should follow his or her daily routine? This is an important aspect for physical and mental health.
               When we talk about lifestyle most importantly we referred the term to our food habit. Healthy food habit can give you  a heavy relaxation.

High blood pressure or hypertension:

     If a person is having persistent high blood pressure then the person is said to be suffering from hypertension. More practically systolic pressure remains at high level that is about 150 mm Hg end diastolic pressure also remains above 90 mm Hg. There may be only increase in the systolic pressure then and it is called as systolic hypertension.

Let's discuss about some foods that can help you in lowering the high blood pressure.

1. watermelon: 

Amino acid called citrulline is present in watermelon which may be useful to manage high blood pressure .
         The  amino acid , citrulline helps in the formation of nitric oxide gas.This gas helps in relaxing the blood vessels, arteries and so become more flexible. Hence flow of blood become easier and helps in lowering blood pressure. Some scholars described that watermelon provides better health for the heart. So watermelon should be added to to the diet who are suffering from high blood pressure.

2. Yoghurt and skim milk:

       According to some health expert it is said that women taking yogurt 5 and more times have 20% less chances to suffer from high blood pressure .
         Skim milk contains calcium and less amount of fat. For lowering blood pressure both the constituents are very useful. To make it more healthy you can add some fruits but keep the sugar content law for better health experience.

3. Cinnamon :

     cinnamon helps in decreasing systolic blood pressure for short term by 5.39 mm Hg virus diastolic blood pressure by 2.6 mm Hg. This conclusion is direct from analytic studies.
        It is also used in place of sugar on  fruits salad. In market it can be found in  variety of forms.

4. Banana:

          Banana is known for high potassium content that is around 422 milligram of potassium in a regular sized banana. Potassium plays very important role in the management of high blood pressure. As per American heart association potassium helps in reducing the effect of of sodium and also minimise the tension in the the blood vessel walls.
          For the people having kidney disease,excess potassium may be harmful so they should take advice from health professionals in this regard.
           

5. Garlic:

       Garlic is very easily available in almost every household. It is considered as natural antibiotic and fungus resistant food.

     
   In a study it is said that both systolic and diastolic blood pressure can be controlled people suffering from high blood pressure.
        Garlic increases nitric oxide production. The gas (nitric oxide) helps in relaxing the smooth muscles and hence dilate the blood vessels. So it can reduce hypertension. This was noted from some research. Garlic is also good for the health of heart. It can also be used in place of salt which is more beneficial.

6. Green leafy vegetables:

         Green vegetables like spinach, green master, cabbage, lettuce are some good example.
         Leafy green vegetables contain nitrates which help in managing blood pressure. According to some research it is said that hypertension can be minimise by taking the vegetables rich in nitrates everyday.
         green leafy vegetables can be taken on daily basis by making some delicious recipes. A big range of options are available for taking green vegetables.

7. Dark chocolate:

       Dark chocolates are rich in cocoa solids and sugar content is less as compared to regular sugar.
According  to some studies it is found that dark chocolate reduces the the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The study says that 100 grams of dark chocolate per day is helpful in decreasing the cardiovascular disease risk.

8. Berries:

      A compound anthocyanins which is the type of flavonoid, has antioxidant quality. This is found in strawberries, blueberries.

       According to a large scale research it is found that people who used to take large amount of anthocyanin especially from berries like strawberries, blueberries got a low risk of suffering from high blood pressure then the people who are not taking it.
        Berries are delicious fruits so everyone love to take it. You can can also take it in your snacks.

9.Red beet juice:

      According to a research report it is found that red beet juice is beneficial for managing high blood pressure for short term as well as long term.
     The study says that by taking one cup of juice everyday helps in reducing blood pressure by 4/8 mm Hg.
         Beetroot contents high amount of nitrates that help in reducing the blood pressure. Talking everyday about one cup of beet juice is very much helpful for the persons having high blood pressure moreover it can help  in bringing the blood pressure to normal range.

10. Pomegranate:

       Pomegranate juice is beneficial for the people having high blood pressure. Some research say that 1 cup of pomegranate juice taking for 28 days can help in lowering hypertension. Pomegranate is having antioxidant quality.