- A daily banana can be a delicious way to support healthy blood pressure.
- Bananas are rich in blood-pressure-friendly potassium, fiber and antioxidants.
- If you have diabetes, kidney disease or take medication, ask your health care provider first.
When it comes to lowering blood pressure, we hear a lot about the importance of reducing sodium intake. However, we don’t hear nearly as much about another blood-pressure-lowering measure: Increasing potassium. Yet research reveals that adding more potassium to your plate can be an easy (and tasty!) way to keep your blood pressure numbers in check.
Nearly half of adults in the U.S. are living with high blood pressure (aka hypertension). Enter bananas—one of the most potassium-rich fruits around. Yet, many of us avoid these healthy fruits. Dietitians, like Michelle…