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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE EASY TO TACKLE WITH FOOD AND MIND

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of the arteries. Any obstruction to the flow of blood could increase the arterial pressure leading to hypertension or high blood pressure. If not treated in time, High BP can lead to severe cardio vascular disorder (CVD).

High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition that our body may carry for years without our knowledge. There are few symptoms such as nausea and headache, which could appear in case the blood pressure increases appreciably. However, damage to our blood vessels and our heart continues and can be detected. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of having serious health issues such as heart attack and stroke. Although hypertension tends to develops over many years, the good news is that it can be detected and managed easily through a proper nutritional plan

Kiwifruit

One kiwifruit provides 2% of the calcium, 7% of the magnesium, and 9% of the potassium you need every day.

Peaches and nectarines

One medium peach or nectarine provides 1% of the calcium, 3% of the magnesium, and 8% of the potassium you need every day.

Bananas

One medium banana provides 1% of the calcium, 8% of the magnesium, and 12% of the potassium you need every day.

Red bell pepper

One cup of raw red bell pepper provides 1% of the calcium, 4% of the magnesium, and 9% of the potassium you need every day.

Broccoli

One cup of cooked broccoli provides 6% of the calcium, 8% of the magnesium, and 14% of the potassium you need every day.

Sweet potato

One medium sweet potato with the skin provides 4% of the calcium, 8% of the magnesium (7% without the skin), and 15% of the potassium (10% without the skin) you need every day.

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