Tuesday, 15 February 2011

High Blood Pressure and Melons

 Blood Pressure is the force of blood against the artery walls. High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes the heart work too hard, and the high force of the blood flow can damage arteries and organs like the heart, kidneys, brain and eyes.Normal blood pressure for adults is less than 120/80 mmHg. The more your blood pressure rises above normal, even slightly above normal, the greater your risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and blindness.
If you want to lower your blood pressure, eat more melons!
A study by The University of Texas has confirmed that eating melons can have a dramatic impact on your blood pressure.
Melons are high in potassium, a mineral that is crucial to maintaining normal kidney and heart function. Because potassium has such a significant impact on blood pressure, too little of it can lead to sodium (salt) retention, which can cause higher blood pressure.
Melons like cantaloupe and watermelon are particularly high in potassium, just a quarter of a melon contains between 800 and 900 milligrams of potassium which is 20% of the recommended daily value.
Melons are not the only high potassium foods!

Salmon helps to reduce inflammation of the arteries.

Bananas are very high in potassium, which helps to balance out the fluids in the body.

Celery has distinctive oils in it that help to lower blood pressure and maintain it at healthy levels.

Beans contains magnesium, which will add a trace element that lowers blood pressure,

Low Fat Yogurt gives you a boost of calcium and beneficial bacteria, both of which help lower your blood pressure.

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