If you havehigh blood pressure, your doctor has probably instructed you to hone in on yourdiet.
So what exactly is aheart-healthy dietto lower blood pressure?
“Many people eat too much sodium and not enough potassium.
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Spices like cinnamon and ginger may help lowerinflammationin the body, an important factor in heart health.”
And starting off your day with a heart-healthy breakfast is an easy way to start lowering your blood pressure.
A2016 studypublished in theJournal of Lifestyle Medicinefound that eating breakfast was associated with a lower risk of hypertension.
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But not just any breakfast will help lower blood pressure.
Here are 12 delicious breakfasts that will help you lower your blood pressure.
To cut the sweetness, skip the honey.
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Get our recipe forPear Cardamom Oats Smoothie.
Get our recipe forBreakfast Loaded Sweet Potato.
Get our recipe forEgg and Herb Frittata.
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Get our recipe forPumpkin Parfaits.
Broccoli-Cheese Eggs in a Mug
This recipe only requires a mug and a microwave to make.
Get our recipe forBroccoli-Cheese Eggs in a Mug.
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Get our recipe forGolden Mango Smoothie Bowl.
Spring Vegetable Frittata
This veggie-filled frittata is a great savory option to whip up for breakfast.
It’s packed with lots of veggies, including asparagus, spinach, leeks and red pepper.
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Specifically, asparagus is high in potassium, an electrolyte that balances sodium levels, helping tolower blood pressure.
Get our recipe forSpring Vegetable Frittata.
Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
You read that rightcinnamon rolls.
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you could make this recipe ahead of time so you could munch on it first thing.
Get our recipe forCinnamon Roll Overnight Oats.
Astudyfound that tofu is rich in isoflavones, which have been found to lower blood pressure.
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Both are considered ‘anti-inflammatory’ foods," says Hultin.
“There’s no salt at all in this recipe but there is protein-rich yogurt.
For heart health, choose a non-fat version.”
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Get the recipe forApple Spiced Overnight Oats.
Get the recipe forCalming Smoothie.
“Many people eat too much sodium and not enough potassium.
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Get the recipe forBanana Ginger Oats.
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