(1) Cayenne is in chili peppers. Using those with food is good for reducing blood pressure, even though it may not feel that way.
Herbal
masters Dr. Christopher and Dr. Schulz recommend taking a teaspoon of
at least 40,000 heat units of cayenne pepper powder mixed in water two
times daily to support complete heart health and more.
(2) Hibiscus or Jamaica
(hu-my-ca) tea on ice is well known as a refreshing beverage in the
Caribbean islands, South America, and Mexico. It has been clinically
proven to lower high BP. You can dowse the flame out of your mouth from cayenne with a Jamaica iced tea and double the benefits.
Dried hibiscus flower petals are used to make the tea. Some health food stores may have them. Stores specializing in Hispanic foods most likely will. Or you can order them online.
To
prepare: Simply cover the bottom of a large pan thickly with the
petals, then pour hot (not boiling) water over them. Cover and let it
steep for a half hour. Strain while pouring into a glass container then
refrigerate and use when desired.
(3) A Louisville medical center study found that snacking on raisins
three times daily could reduce BP among those in a prehypertension
group. Amazingly, they even used processed food snacks containing
raisins. [2]
(4) The American Heart Association has discovered through research that eating three kiwis a day reduces BP.
(5) The American Chemical Society claims purple root vegetables, such as purple potatoes, have chemical properties that reduce BP.
(6) A Florida State University study found that watermelon
lowers BP. In addition to watermelon's potassium contribution, they
found a specific amino acid that contributes to lowering BP. [2]
(7) Speaking of potassium, don't forget to eat bananas. The Harvard Medical School
reported a UK study that determined foods containing potassium nitrate
were even better than supplements using potassium chloride for lowering
BP.
(8) Hawthorne berries have both herbalists and mainstream medicos agreeing on its blood
pressure lowering ability. Its tea has been a Chinese household heart
tonic for centuries. If you can't find a Chinese food specialty store,
go online or use Hawthorne extract supplements. Details here (http://www.naturalnews.com/035685_hawthorn_berries_heart_health.html).
(9) We can't forget chocolate,
can we? It should be organic and dark or bittersweet without milk and
with very little sugar. Yes, it has been researched; there are compounds
in cacao that dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure (http://www.naturalnews.com).
Sources for this article include:
[2] http://www.huffingtonpost.com
http://www.1in3people.com/facts/index.jsp
http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/dash-diet
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