Key Takeaways

Eating an apple a day can lower the risk of hypertension by 9%.

Drinking about 2 cups of orange juice can lower systolic blood pressure.

Eating three kiwi fruits a day may improve blood pressure more than one apple a day.

Eating a healthy diet full of fruit, vegetables, and fish is one way to help lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent complications, such as heart disease or stroke.

1. Apples

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Whole apple consumption can improve risk factors for heart disease, such as cholesterol and inflammation. Research also found that eating at least one whole apple per day decreases the risk of hypertension by 9%.

Apples may lower blood pressure due to their flavonoids , which improve endothelial function by boosting nitric oxide produ

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