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Even though the holidays may be tough on people with conditions such as high blood pressure, there is no time like the present to start making healthier dietary choices in the new year. A new report reveals that a certain kind of food will be able to help lower blood pressure readings.
Those who suffer from high blood pressure will need to make big lifestyle changes to prevent any serious complications. One of the biggest changes to make lies is in the diet and Express reports that foods with probiotics are beneficial for those who suffer from high blood pressure as it can help lower the readings. An analysis of several studies regarding the effects of probiotics on high blood pressure showed that the good bacteria present in probiotic-rich foods has a substantial effect on blood pressure readings.
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health in the United States, probiotics can help the body maintain a healthy community of microorganisms. Probiotics may also help the microorganisms present in the body to return to a healthy state after being disturbed. These will also help influence the immune system’s response.
As to what kinds of foods have probiotics, yogurt is the most popular example. Fermented food like kimchi and sauerkraut also has good bacteria present, and make for a good savory alternative to the sweetness or the tartness of the yogurt.
Meanwhile, other than kimchi, yogurt, and sauerkraut, another report reveals certain snacks can also help lower blood pressure readings. Snacks such as nuts, specifically pistachios, and berries can help lower readings by a good amount. Berries, like blueberries and raspberries, contain anthocyanin, which is a flavonoid, an antioxidant compound. According to a study regarding the flavonoid’s effects on high blood pressure, researchers found that those who took a lot of anthocyanins had a reduced risk of high blood pressure by eight percent compared to those with a low intake of the antioxidant.
As for nuts like pistachios, when taken with a diet that has a moderate amount of fat, it can help lower blood pressure readings, especially in high-stress situations. Stress is one of the causes of high blood pressure.
