5 Tasty Morning Smoothies For Reducing High Blood Pressure

When it comes to managing high blood pressure, nutritionists recommend adding foods rich in potassium, magnesium, nitrates, probiotics and flavonoids to the daily diet. It is always advisable to eat a variety of foods. However, the easiest way to tame high blood pressure is to have a glass of smoothie made by blending different types of foods with blood pressure lowering properties. Start your day by adding a blood pressure lowering smoothie to your breakfast menu and it will help in maintaining your blood pressure level in the normal range.

HERE ARE SOME SIMPLE BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE RECIPES THAT CAN HELP IN BLOOD PRESSURE MANAGEMENT.

BANANA AND BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS 

One ripe banana
One cup of blueberries
One cup low fat, unsweetened yogurt
One cup of parsley

METHOD

Add all the ingredients in a blender and make a smooth puree.

Banana is an excellent source of two blood pressure lowering minerals, potassium and magnesium. Blueberry contains anthocyanins, which according to studies, is extremely effective in lowering hypertension. Nitrates present in parsley help the blood vessels to relax. Studies have also confirmed the blood pressure lowering activity of the good bacteria found in yogurt and other probiotics.

STRAWBERRY, BANANA AND BEET SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS

One cup of strawberry
One ripe banana
One cup beetroot juice
One cup unsweetened yogurt

METHOD

Blend all the ingredients in a blender to make a smooth smoothie.

Strawberry just as blueberry is an excellent source of the blood pressure lowering anthocyanins. Beetroot juice is an excellent source of nitrates that are highly effective in relaxing the blood vessels that helps in reducing the blood pressure level naturally.

CHERRY AND BANANA SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS

One cup cherry
One ripe banana
One cup of coconut water
One cup of almond milk

METHOD

Mix all the ingredients well.

Cherry contains anthocyanins and nitrate. Coconut water is an excellent source of potassium. Almond milk provides calcium, which is also essential for maintaining the blood pressure level in the normal range.

BLUEBERRY, BEET AND APPLE SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS

½-cup blueberry
½-cup apple sauce
½-cup beet juice
½-cup carrot juice
One cup almond milk

METHOD

Combine all the ingredients.

Carrot and apple contains nitrates and flavonoids that help in boosting the blood pressure lowering property of the smoothie.

AVOCADO AND STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS

½-cup of avocado pulp
One cup of strawberry
One cup of spinach
One cup of low fat yogurt

METHOD

Mix the ingredients and enjoy the smoothie

Avocado boosts the potassium content of the smoothie. Spinach is an excellent source of nitrate.