Cardiologist Recommends 2 Snacks to Lower Blood Pressure for 120 Million Americans
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Updated · health.yahoo.com · Jul 27
Cardiologist Recommends 2 Snacks to Lower Blood Pressure for 120 Million Americans
3 articles · Updated · health.yahoo.com · Jul 27
Summary
Unsalted pistachios and blueberries are the two snacks cardiologist Nadim Geloo highlights as simple diet swaps that can help lower blood pressure.
290 milligrams of potassium in a 28-gram pistachio serving can counter sodium and relax blood vessel walls, while L-arginine in the nuts may help reduce both systolic and diastolic pressure.
Blueberries work differently: their anthocyanins boost nitric oxide production, helping blood vessels widen and improving circulation; Geloo also suggests pairing them with low-fat Greek yogurt.
130/80 mm Hg marks high blood pressure under American Heart Association guidance, and the condition affects nearly 120 million people in the United States while raising risks of heart attack and stroke.