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Are you battling high blood pressure?
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that tweaking your eating habits can make a big difference in terms of normalizing blood pressure.
You’ll start to see the difference usually within just a few days," she says.
Here are five key habits you should adopt.
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Cook More at Home
Her first recommendation is cooking more at home.
Increase Fiber Consumption
She also recommends amping up your fiber intake.
“Consuming plenty of fiber has been shown to help prevent hypertension,” she says.
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Lower Your Sodium Intake
Third, lower your sodium intake.
Get More Potassium
Fourth, get more potassium.
“A low-potassium, high-sodium diet contributes to high blood pressure, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
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Potassium naturally increases sodium excretion,” she says.
Stay Hydrated
Finally, check that to say hydrated.
“Drinking enough water each day is important for preventing dehydration and balancing fluids,” she says.
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