Fall & Winter Foods that contribute to overall reduction of blood pressure are in abundance as we move through the cooler moths. Eating seasonally is important for your body’s overall health as the variety of nutrients contribute to the body’s natural cleansing and healing abilities.

Fruits and vegetables that are higher in potassium rid the body of excess sodium, providing balance for the body and reducing overall blood pressure and contribute to weight loss. The following list of nutrition have all been researched and have shown evidence of reducing hypertension. Include them in your daily dietary intake!

Vegetables                                                                                             Fruits  

• Baked Potato                                                                         Bananas
• Beans                                                                                      Dried Apricots
• (brown, kidney, lima, pinto, white)                                  Oranges
• Lentils                                                                                     Prunes
• Dark Chocolate (1 square per day)
• Mushrooms                                                                            Dairy
• Olives and Olive Oil                                                               1% Milk/Skim
• Pumpkin                                                                                  Yogurt
• Soybeans
• Spinach                                                                                    Fish
• Sunflower Seeds                                                                     Salmon
• Winter Squash
• Yams
• Zucchini

Herbs and Spices to Reduce Hypertension

The following list of herbs, spices and vegetables have shown to reduce blood pressure. Their protective properties also contribute to overall heart and kidney health.

• Cinnamon
• Cardamon
• Hawthorn (found in supplement form)
• Garlic
• Onions