Although tempting and delicious, fried, salty foods followed
up with sugary drinks and desserts can be difficult on more than your waistline.
They can quickly wreak havoc on your cardiovascular system by pushing your
blood pressure through the roof. The amazing thing about the human body is its
resiliency and ability to bounce back. Some of the easiest ways to reduce your
blood pressure are simple and quick dietary changes.
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the body
and necessary for certain functions that every single plant or animal
undertakes. Not only does it help with photosynthesis and the development of
chlorophyll in plants, it bonds to the ATP of various cells in animal life,
providing the necessary energy for even the most basic biological activities.
Increasing the amount of magnesium can increase your energy level, increase the
ability for your body to distribute oxygen to cells, and even lower blood
pressure.
Some magnesium-rich foods include:
Spinach
Kidney beans
Brown rice
Lentils
Allicin
Allicin, a chemical commonly found in garlic, has been found
to have antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties in humans. This is primarily
because it is the same way that garlic itself wards off unwanted bugs and
diseases. Unfortunately, it is also one of the reasons that garlic makes breath
smell terrible. Although there have been synthesized or extracted versions of
allicin for quite some time it is only recently that an odorlessgarlic supplement has been widely available. Now this amazing nutrient can
reduce hardening of the arteries, lower blood pressure, and be an all-around
great help to your cardiovascular health without the drawback of bad breath!
Ways to get a healthy dose of allicin:
Garlic
Potassium
Potassium is one of the easiest and most delicious minerals
to get your recommended daily value of. Potassium, along with the right amount
of sodium, allows many of your cells to send signals to one another allowing
for proper muscle contraction. It’s no coincidence that a lack of potassium can
cause severe cardiovascular problems, as the heart is one of the most active
muscles in the body. In addition to reducing your blood pressure, eating
potassium can reduce the chances of stroke and kidney stones.
Get your daily potassium in:
Bananas
Apricots
Salmon
Avocados
Along with proper exercise and good sleep habits, a great
diet can help to reduce blood pressure and make you feel better overall. The
best thing is that, because of the delicious foods listed above, it doesn’t
have to taste bland doing it!
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