Types of Nuts That Are Effective To Overcome Hypertension

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can cause life-threatening implications if left untreated, such as heart attacks and strokes.

As reported on the Express page on Sunday (10/14), this may occur because hypertension puts pressure on the blood vessels and can enlarge the heart, make blood vessels blocked, rupture or leak, and can cause damage to the main organs. It also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, gout, vascular dementia, and problems with your vision.

But high blood pressure can often be prevented or reduced by eating the right foods. Nuts are recommended as part of a healthy, balanced diet and have a number of health benefits, including lowering high blood pressure readings.

So which beans are the best for those who have high blood pressure? According to one study, diets containing pistachio reduce systolic blood pressure and peripheral vascular responses to adult stress with dyslipidemia.

In addition, pistachio nuts in a low-fat diet can reduce blood pressure during times of stress. Other studies have found almonds have a similar effect. Both can be easily eaten as a snack or as an addition to a salad.

But other nuts, like brazil nuts, cashews and macadamia nuts must be avoided. These nuts are higher in saturated fat which is bad for the body's cholesterol level. If there is too much cholesterol in the blood, it can accumulate on the side of the arteries, narrow it down and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Dry, salted, flavorful or roasted honey roasted peanuts accompanied by extra salt should also be avoided. Salt makes your body hold water, so if you eat too much, extra water stored in your body increases your blood pressure. While potassium helps balance the negative effects of salt and lowers your blood pressure.

Blood Pressure UK recommends getting more potassium benefits in your life, try eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. One serving is the same as the size of your fist.

Not only will it help lower your blood pressure, it will also help you to avoid certain cancers, intestinal problems and even heart attacks or strokes. Good sources of potassium include potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas, tomato sauce (without added salt or sugar), orange juice, tuna (fresh, frozen or canned, but avoid tuna packaged in salt water), yogurt and fat-free milk.