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Danielle Smith gave Insider five of her favorite breakfast recipes for the DASH diet.These recipes are low in salt and full of whole foods to reduce blood pressure...
The DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension, is a good option for a generally health diet but was originally designed to combat hypertension, or high blood pressure, by encouraging lower levels of salt, saturated fats, and added sugar in food, as well as limiting red meat and alcohol..
Chronic inflammation can contribute to the development of high blood pressure.. Smith said that this protein overnight oats recipe makes for an easy, filling, grab-and-go option because you make it the night before..
The berries and cereal or granola in this recipe contain fiber, which Erica Ingraham, a registered dietitian, previously told Insider may "help lower blood pressure and inflammatory markers in some individuals, contributing to a healthy heart."..
She said: "Avocados are a good source of dietary fiber, which can help support heart health because it is linked to improved cholesterol levels and can contribute to better blood pressure management.".
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