There is a specific diet designed for people who want to lower their high blood pressure, and it is known as the DASH diet. It stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and is designed to be a flexible eating plan to help people with high blood pressure look after themselves better. Diet is one of the easiest ways to look after your cardiovascular health, along with daily movement. Official health resources such as the British Heart Foundation and the American National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute name the foods that can be included in this diet, and how much people should eat per day and week.
A varied diet has many benefits. Things like protein and fibre all come from different sources, and it is important that people are aware of where to get enough of these vital nutrients. The DASH diet is broken down into categories, including fruit and vegetables, lean proteins and grains. Here are 9 foods that are included in this diet recommended for people who want to manage and reduce their high blood pressure.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
