Sweet potato
Its richness in potassium , calcium and magnesium , makes sweet potato a very good food to fight against this problem which concerns one in five French people.
It is one of the starches with the lowest glycemic index , which also makes it a good source of energy to last all day.
Yogurt
It was a study by researchers at the University of Minnesota that revealed the benefits of yogurt against hypertension.
These researchers looked at the diet of 2,000 volunteers and came to the conclusion that eating yogurt regularly would reduce the risk of high blood pressure by 31%, thanks to the calcium it contains.
Opt for real yogurt, with probiotics, mixed with oatmeal and fruit for a healthy breakfast or snack!
American Heart Association. “Yogurt consumption, blood pressure, and incident hypertension.” ScienceDaily, 19 Septembre 2012.
raw almonds
How about eating a handful of almonds when you’re feeling peckish instead of grabbing a candy?
Thanks to their richness in potassium , magnesium and unsaturated fatty acids , almonds are excellent for your health and help you maintain a good level of your blood pressure and reduce your cholesterol levels.
