It’s important to get control of the so-called “‘silent disease,” before it controls you.
Another key component of the diet was reducing saturated and total fat consumption.
Keep that healthy combination in mind as you plan your meals.
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As for snack time, sample some of these low-sodium delicious and healthful treats to manage blood pressure.
Frozen Bananas and Chocolate
When you think ofpotassium-rich foods, what comes to mind?
Of course, bananas.
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So, bananas make a great portable health snack for reducing blood pressure, since potassium reduces blood pressure.
“The fat is mainly unsaturated fat, which comes from the nuts,” says Amidor.
Walnuts
Shelled unsaltedwalnutsare a terrific snack substitute for potato chips.
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They are superb for overall heart health since they are an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.
Instead of munching walnuts plain, try a yogurt parfait topped with blueberries and crushed walnuts.
The studies involved participants consuming probiotics with live bacteria such as those found in yogurt.
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“Packaged snacks like theMango Probiotic Fruit Barfrom That’s It.
It has zero sodium and packs just 40 calories per serving.
Celery sticks and all-natural peanut butter are one of Rosado’s go-to low-sodium hunger busters.
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Plus celery stalk is low in sodium and also provides the blood-pressure-regulating minerals potassium and magnesium.
Just be sure to dip your sticks in all-natural peanut butter, which has no sodium.
(Many brands add salt, sugar, and palm oil.)
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Grind your own or check for labels that list only one ingredient: peanuts.
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The amino acid gets its name fromCitrullus vulgaris, which is Latin forwatermelon.
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Watermelon contains both potassium and L-citrulline.
L-citrulline converts to another amino acid, L-arginine, in the body.
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