High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a dangerous medical condition often called "the silent killer" because of its absence of noticeable symptoms. According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure directly increases your risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, which can be deadly. Fortunately, certain dietary changes can dramatically improve your blood pressure readings. One potentially helpful food product is apple cider. Apples are a good source of potassium, which is beneficial to blood pressure, says Highbloodpressureinfo.org. Therefore, apple products such as cider can be a healthy addition to your diet if you're battling hypertension.
Step 1
Include more apple cider in your diet as a healthy beverage. Not only is apple cider rich in potassium, but it's also sodium-free, making it a great choice for managing high blood pressure.
Step 2
Try apple cider vinegar as a high blood pressure remedy. According to Apple-cider-vinegar-benefits.com, the vinegar made from apple cider is high in potassium and magnesium, nutrients that lower blood pressure. Try stirring a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water and drinking the concoction once or twice per day.
Step 3
Eat apples themselves as a hypertension remedy. While cider and cider vinegar are helpful for high blood pressure, their original food source -- fresh apples -- can lower blood pressure as well. Apples contain quercetin, an antioxidant that has been shown to lower blood pressure and decrease risk of heart disease in a study by Randi Edwards et al. published in "The Journal of Nutrition." Add more apples to your meals and snacks to best benefit from their blood-pressure-lowering properties.
Things You'll Need
- Apple cider
- Apples
- Apple cider vinegar
