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Loaded with nitrates and many other nutrients, leafy green vegetables effectively help to manage blood pressure levels. According to a Medical News Today report, consuming at least one cup of greeny leafy vegetables every day can lower blood pressure.
Berries are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids which can help to improve blood flow and reduce the risk of hypertension. They are also abundant in nitric oxide and consuming a bit less than 28 grams of berries can dramatically contribute to reducing blood pressure.
Having a high content of nitrates, beetroot is a versatile vegetable that can be added to salad, smoothies, or even consumed raw. According to the research, the nitrate in beetroot juice can reduce systolic blood pressure in people with arterial hypertension.
Loaded with potassium, if consumed daily, bananas can help in reducing blood pressure levels for people with having deficiency of potassium and high blood pressure. It can be added to smoothies, pancakes, or frozen desserts.
Oats are known for containing a special type of fibre called beta-glucan which also benefits heart health. According to a 2020 study, the beta-glucan and avenanthramide C presented in oats help to reduce malondialdehyde, a marker of oxidative stress in hypertensive rats.