One of the things that can be directly linked to good or bad health, without a doubt, is feeding This is because the ingestion (or not) of some foods is determinant to prevent and even treat diseases. hypertension For example, some fruits can help lower blood pressure.

Thinking about this logic, cardiologist Dr. Roberto Yano, who is also a specialist in pacemaker, has put together a list of the five beneficial items for people living with the condition!

But first, it is worth remembering that no single food can work miracles It will only be beneficial if it is part of a balanced diet and an adequate treatment indicated by the doctor.

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Fruits that help lower pressure

Watermelon

"Everybody likes it, and it's easy to find in any market or fair. So, you can consume 200g of watermelon a day. It has several substances like potassium, magnesium and L-citrulline. Besides, it's rich in vitamin A. However, if you, besides being a person with hypertension, have diabetes Try to consume moderately", she alerts.

Lemon

"Lemon is another fruit that many people always have at home. Lemon brings several benefits to our health. One of them, for example, is the vasodilation of our blood vessels, which facilitates blood circulation, helping to reduce blood pressure But also be careful with the amount of sugar you are going to put in the lemon juice, for example. Don't overdo it with sugar. It is more advisable to use sweetener, or just drink it with water is also very good", she points out.

Grape

"Eating and drinking the juice of this fruit is also very good for your health. It has bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions, as well as potassium. blood vessels , contributing to the control of blood pressure."

Cocoa

"This is also rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. They act by relaxing the blood vessels and improving circulation, consequently lowering blood pressure. Cocoa powder or a piece of dark chocolate can be very good. So, to be clear, you can consume 40g of dark chocolate a day, or two teaspoons of cocoa powder a day."

Fruits to lower pressure: pomegranate

"Sometimes it's hard to find. But studies show that consuming 150ml of pomegranate juice a day can reduce blood pressure already in two weeks, also because of the antioxidants present in this fruit."

Source: Dr Roberto Yano, MD, cardiologist and specialist in Artificial Heart Stimulation by the Brazilian Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and AMB.