Food That Drastically Lowers Blood Pressure! Try It Today....

Potassium-Rich Bananas

These portable, easy-peel fruits aren’t just a sweet and low in sodium; they’re also rich in potassium, which can help to lower blood pressure, says Stephanie Dean, RD, a registered dietitian with Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. “With certain blood pressure medications, you can have an increased need for potassium,” Dean says. “Some people could also be lacking it naturally in their diets. A lack of potassium does impact the muscles and heart rate.” To incorporate more bananas into your diet for high blood pressure, add slices to cereal or your favorite fruit salad mix. Or try grilling or sauteing banana halves, then top with a scoop of frozen yogurt.

Yogurt for Calcium

Yogurt is a good source of calcium — one 6-ounce serving provides 300 milligrams, which is almost one-third of an adult’s recommended daily intake. Calcium deficiency can be a contributor to high blood pressure. “A lot of people associate calcium with something that children need and stop consuming calcium as an adult, but the adult body still needs it,” Dean says. Yogurt is a low-sodium food that’s great straight out of the container, but you can also use it as a creamy addition to a smoothie — just mix a cup with diced portions of your favorite fruit in the blender.