Hypertension also known as high blood pressure is a health condition which many people suffer from irrespective of their age.
Statistically speaking, half of the adults under the age of 28 suffer from hypertension.
Hypertension is a condition when blood at a greater speed travels through the arteries and cause greater pressure to the arteries, which can lead to heart disease.
So, if there is more blood pumped through arteries, there is more pressure caused by the blood system and heart.
You should not ignore this condition and leave it untreated as it can result in some more serious issues which over time can lead to heart attack or stroke.
Usually, lack of exercise, unhealthy diet, cholesterol and stress are the main factors which can cause high blood pressure.
We suggest you two foods which can help you to regulate blood pressure:
Garlic
When it comes to cardiovascular health, garlic is known to be an
effective remedy due to its powerful medicinal and healing properties.
It is proved that garlic is significantly beneficial in treating
cholesterol, heart disease, reducing the blood blow caused by narrow
arteries, and high blood pressure.
Garlic possesses these strong medicinal properties due to its active compound allicin which is known to be a natural equivalent of most pharmaceutical hypertension drugs.
Cucumber
This water-rich vegetable is abundant with magnesium, fiber, and
potassium. Potassium has the ability to regulate the sodium in the
cells, an essential mineral for the heart.
Many studies proved a connection between the high sodium levels with atherosclerosis. Fiber is also significantly beneficial as it can regulate cholesterol, prevent type 2 diabetes, regulate the blood pressure, and help with weight loss.
Cucumber garlic salad
As we said before, these two ingredients are extremely beneficial for your overall health. However, in order to get the most benefits of them, you can combine them into a cucumber garlic salad.
Recipe
Needed Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber
- 3 cloves of garlic
- One and a half apple cider vinegar
Preparation:
Slice the cucumber and peel and crush the garlic. Put them into a large bowl. Then, add vinegar and water. If you want a more refreshing taste you can add mint leaves.
Enjoy your salad!