Amaranth juice
Amaranth is a food rich in inorganic nitrates, when entering the body, it will be converted into nitric oxide (NO), a substance that helps dilate blood vessels, increase blood circulation and reduce blood pressure.
Drinking 250 ml of beetroot juice per day helps reduce an average of 4-5 mmHg of cardiopulmonary blood pressure after just 1 week.
Amaranth is also rich in potassium and folate, two nutrients that have a positive impact on cardiovascular function. However, people with kidney stones should be careful because beetroot contains oxalate.
How to use: 1-2 times a week, drink in the morning or 30 minutes before main meals. Can be combined with apples or carrots for the detox.
vinegar tea
hibiscus tea, made from dried vinegar buster flowers, contains many anthocyanins and polyphenols, antioxidants that can dilate blood vessel walls and reduce bad cholesterol (LDL).
Drinking 2-3 glasses of hibiscus tea per day for 6 weeks helps reduce an average of 7 mmHg of subjective blood pressure and 4 mmHg of subjective blood pressure in people with mild high blood pressure.
This tea also has a mild diuretic effect, helping the body eliminate excess salt, a factor that increases blood pressure.
How to use: Drink 3-4 times a week, serve hot or cold. Do not add too much sugar. Avoid using them if you are taking diuretic or hypothyroid drugs because it can cause excessive low blood pressure.
unsweetened nut milk
Seed milk (such as almond milk, walnut milk, black sesame milk...) is rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium and unsaturated fats, which are ingredients that help:
Balance sodium and potassium in the blood, thereby reducing pressure on the vessel walls.
Prevent blood vessel constriction, support stable blood pressure.
People who regularly consume foods rich in potassium and magnesium have a lower risk of high blood pressure of up to 20%.
How to use: 2-3 glasses/week, no added sugar or salt. Can be eaten as a snack or as a substitute for animal milk for breakfast.
Notes when using drinks to help lower blood pressure
Do not abuse: Drinking too much in a short period of time can cause sudden hypoglycemia, especially when taking medication.
Combined with the DASH diet (rich in vegetables, low in salt, low in red meat), get physical activity and get enough sleep.
Consult your doctor if you are taking a blood pressure lowerer to adjust the appropriate dosage.
