Are there any foods that lower blood pressure?

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Brittany

I have preeclampsia during my pregnancy. I was just wondering if there are any foods that can actually lower blood pressure that I can include in my diet?

Answer
yes chia seeds do

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cayenne is also good for equalizing blood pressure making high blood pressure (bl pr) go lower and low blood pressure go higher

I went and got my book for you called food your miracle medicine which is based on 10,000 medical studies and these are the foods she listed which help lower blood pressure

1 celery-at least 2 stalks a day

4 stalks in study dropped top number 12-14%

2 garlic-at least 2 or 3 cloves a day both raw and cooked but raw works better

-in study 2 a day dropped from avg 171/102 to 152/89 after 3 months growing stronger through the test so it is cumulative

3 fatty fish (mackerel, salmon (not farm raised wild caught or canned), sardines, herring and anchovies are best sources)-4 oz canned salmon/mackerel or 7 oz sardines daily-=-

3 1.2 oz dropped it 4.4 top and 6/5 bottom one study showed a minimum of 3 times a week controlled blood pressure more did not make it lower

4 more fruits and veggies

5 more vitamin c foods at east the amount in one orange a day) the more the better

low blood levels of vit c raisied bl pr top 16% and bottom 9%

6 more potassium =3 to 6 servings of high potassium foods a day (some of these foods would be potatoes, cantaloupe, avocado. beet greens, dried peaches (5)dried prunes (10) cup tomato juice
cup yogurt 3 1/2 oz snapper or mackerel, 1/2 cup lima beans, 1/2 cup soybeans, 1/2 cup Swiss chard, dried apricots (10), 1 cup o j 2 oz pumpkin seeds, 12 cup sweet potato, 1 banana, spinach these are listed highest to lowest also search online for more)

not enough potassium caused a jump of 4.4 in both numbers of bl pr

7 calcium rich foods-I would not use dairy as this has too much protein and can be hard on kidneys and cause loss of calcium due to their acidic effect on the body-go for green leafy veggies or green smoothies (mix greens with water and fruit and blend) also canned sardines and salmon if the bones are eaten-

20% of the test subjects had bl pr jump 20 to 30% without enough calcium and others less so but still some jump

8 extra virgin olive oil-3 tbs a day lowered top 9 points and bottom # 6 points

9 limit processed foods to cut sodium intake

10 avoid alcohol

all of these showed in studies that they did reduce blood pressure so eat more fruits and veggies especially celery and garlic eat fatty deep sea fish (with the bones)

to make a tasty beautiful chia seed pudding (this is sold under the name salba and is a superfood very rich in omega three fatty acids

mix chia seeds with plant milk (or milk if you want) with some fresh fruits, dried fruit and nuts let gell may add natural sweetener if desired like raw chia seeds..top with cut fruits like strawberries and kiwi slices. --someone brought a raw version of this to our raw potluck and it was a hit.

to make a tasty fish spread with mackerel or salmon grind in food processor (drained) with mayo or veganaisse, celery, dijon mustard and pickle relish-can add herbs like dill if you want or nuts) S ]a good way to get both celery and fish into your diet I love this spread

What's a healthy diet for someone trying to conceive ?

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Me and my partner are trying for a baby, was wondering what foods should I eat and what foods should i avoid? Thank you.

Answer
Eat several servings of fruit, vegetables, grains such as whole wheat bread, and calcium-rich foods such as yogurt, cheese, and milk every day. Certain vitamins and nutrients â such as vitamins C and E, zinc, and folic acid â are important for making healthy sperm. Not getting enough nutrients can affect your periods, making it difficult to predict when you ovulate. And you may not ovulate at all if you've lost a drastic amount of weight or are obese.

If your eating habits leave something to be desired â and many people's do â you'll have to make some adjustments. Some solid advice: Cut out or only occasionally drink alcohol. Stop using recreational drugs and, if you smoke, quit. All of these substances and habits can harm a developing fetus.

You may also want to cut back on caffeine. The research on whether caffeine can affect fertility is mixed. Experts generally agree that low to moderate caffeine consumption, less than 300 mg a day or about the equivalent of three cups of coffee, won't affect your fertility, but your doctor may recommend that you cut caffeine out entirely to play it safe.

Although fish is generally very healthy, certain types are high in mercury, which can be dangerous to your unborn baby. Because mercury can accumulate in your body and linger there for more than a year, it's best to avoid high-mercury fish such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish while you're trying to conceive. Instead, eat lower-mercury fish such as salmon and canned light tuna once or twice a week.

Processed meats should be consumed in small amounts, and smoked or raw meats should be avoided entirely during pregnancy. Even hot dogs or deli meats should be heated until they are steaming before you eat them if you are pregnant.

Good luck and baby dust!

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