Eat These Food To Control Your Blood Pressure In the Summer

 Eat These Food To Control Your Blood Pressure In the Summer

Keeping blood pressure under control is a key to avoiding a host of health problems associated with high blood pressure from heart problems, kidney failure and even vision loss. In addition to regular monitoring of BP and taking medication on time, it is important to make necessary lifestyle changes that can help control the disease.

There are many factors that can cause high blood pressure due to too much salt in the diet, too little potassium, too much alcohol, too little exercise, and too much stress. Over time, an increase in blood pressure can lead to a number of health problems such as heart failure, damaged blood vessels, kidney failure, heart failure, and loss of vision. In an interview with HT Digital, Dr. Meghana Pasi, a program Nutrition Consultant MyThali, ArogyaWorld talks about diets that help control blood pressure during the summer.

Strawberry: This delicious fruit is loaded with anthocyanins (antioxidant), vitamin C, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids that can help lower high blood pressure. Add to your sauces, cakes, milkshakes, smoothies, and salads not just for taste but for their health benefits.

Bananas: These are rich in potassium, fiber, and magnesium which help keep blood pressure low. It also improves digestion and helps people feel full for a long time.

Pomegranate: Helps lower the ACE enzyme which controls the size of blood vessels that lower blood pressure.

Mango: It is a great source of fiber, beta carotene and potassium that are effective in lowering blood pressure. Enjoy mango in the summer by stirring, smoothies, desserts or just cut them and enjoy.

Vegetables such as spinach, beans, and garlic: Contain nitrates that are converted to nitric oxide after digestion. Nitric oxide lowers blood pressure by relaxing and diluting blood vessels.

Curd: It is rich in potassium and calcium which reduces the risk of high blood pressure. It contains healthy bacteria that help relieve stress and inflammation. Have curd like buttermilk, smoothies, lassi and raitas in the hot summer.

Coconut Water: Keeps it clean and acts as a natural diuretic. It also helps control blood pressure by maintaining electrolyte balance.