5 Foods To Manage Hypertension

By Aanchal Mathur

High blood pressure, if left unaddressed, could take a toll on your overall heart health. While there is no fixed cure for it, you can manage through a  healthy diet. 

Spinach

Rich in fibre, potassium, folate and magnesium, while being low in calories, spinach gives a combination which is  key to lowering and maintaining blood  pressure levels. 

Oatmeal

A high-fibre diet of whole grains such as oatmeal helps reduce both your systolic and diastolic pressure, this help in maintaining a healthy blood pressure.  

Banana

Low in sodium and rich in potassium, bananas are just what you need to load up on to lower blood pressure. But remember, moderation is key

Chia Seeds

As per researchers, chia seeds are a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids which works naturally as a blood thinner, thereby reducing blood pressure. 

Watermelon

Watermelon contains an amino acid called L-citrulline which has proven to lower blood pressure. It is also known to be a heart-health promoting food loaded with fibre, lycopene, vitamin A and potassium.