10 Foods To Avoid With High Blood Pressure

High Sugar Foods to Avoid

1. Candy

You knew already that candy is nothing but sugar and empty calories, but it’s still a bummer for those of us with a sweet tooth.

To get your hypertension under control, or simply to live a healthier life, train your taste buds to find satiety in the natural sugars contained in whole fruit.

Bananas are an especially good choice because of their potassium content – potassium helps to regulate blood pressure. When you really need a splurge, opt for one small piece of dark chocolate to keep the added sugars down.

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