Archive for October 17th, 2009
Studies have shown that having a glass of wine helps to relax blood vessels and reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Relaxed blood vessels mean that there will be less pressure from pumping blood against them. However, studies have also shown that any benefit derived from one glass of wine is erased after drinking two or more.
You can make your own fruit and vegetable juices in a blender. A tasty yet effective juice that can help lower your blood pressure is tomato juice. If you make this in your own blender, you won’t have to worry about any additives like salt or sugar. Other fresh fruit juices have also been shown to be effective in lowering blood pressure but just watch out for the sugar and drink them in moderation.
Studies have shown olive oil has a positive effect on keeping blood pressure in check. Before these studies were conducted, researchers noted that people with Mediterranean diets had lower occurrences of heart attacks, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. One commonality in their diets was the use of olive oil. Use olive oil instead of cooking oils that are high in saturated fats.
