8 Best Beverages
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Pomegranate juice is a heart-healthy drink that helps lower blood pressure. It's rich in nutrients and antioxidants and reduces ACE levels in the body.
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Hibiscus tea's antioxidants and polyphenols help lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and improving circulation. Drink up to three glasses daily.
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Berries like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries contain polyphenols that lower blood pressure and promote heart health by reducing oxidative stress.
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Beets relax blood vessels and lower BP. Antioxidants and dietary nitrates convert to nitric oxide in the body. Drink up to 3 glasses (400ml) of beet juice daily.
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Potassium helps control blood pressure and improves blood flow, while antioxidants minimize the impact of free radicals, start with a small amount and limit juice intake to two glasses per day.
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Drinking lemon water regularly can help control high blood pressure as the vitamin C acts as a diuretic to remove excess sodium from the body. Aim for up to three glasses of lemon water per day.
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Tomatoes are a great source of vitamins and antioxidants, as well as high in potassium. Tomatoes also have diuretic properties that help expel excess sodium through urine. Aim for one to two glasses of tomato juice per day.
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Drinking low-fat or skimmed milk can help control blood pressure as they are low in saturated fats that can increase cholesterol levels and block arteries. Aim for up to two glasses of low-fat or skimmed milk per day.