Recipes for Lowering Blood Pressure

Having on hand recipes that lower blood pressure naturally could be a great asset to your health. One inexpensive way to eat foods that lower blood pressure is to look in your grocer's produce section. The Harvard School of Public Health recommends a diet rich in vegetables and fruits to help lower blood pressure. Fresh vegetables and fruits are one of the best sources of vitamins and nutrition available. Eggs and cocoa are also known for their ability to lower blood pressure.

Making Juices

• It is not the meals that always present the greatest challenges to those desiring to eat healthy. It is the moments between meals. These beverages will serve as wonderful snacks. The following drink recipes are "juiced" from fresh produce. You should use a good-quality juicer to receive the most benefits from these drinks.

Bell Pepper

• Juice one or two bell peppers of the red, yellow or orange variety, also referred to as capsicum. Next, juice one clove of garlic, along with a sprig of parsley to taste. For the enjoyable part of this recipe, add the juice of one or two limes to the mix.

  If you are using a centrifugal juicer, it may be advisable to add either more capsicum or more lime juice, or even both. Adjust all ingredients until the desired flavor is acquired.

Honey Melon

• Honey melon is a pleasant-tasting base to any juiced beverage enjoyed at home. Run the meat of one ripe honey melon through the juicer, then add two, three or even four cloves of garlic and/or leeks. These quantities should make a total of four individual servings.

Spinach, Parsley and Carrots

• Juicing spinach, parsley and carrots gives a refreshing summertime drink as well as a tasty supplemental beverage. For an interesting flavor variety, try adding orange, apple or lemon juice.

Eggs

• To make a large Frittata Egg Omelet, assemble

  6 eggs
  1 cup frozen corn
  1 cup sliced pepper
  4 oz. shredded cheese blend
  2 tbsp. oil (canola)
  1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  1/4 cup sliced onion
  1 tsp. basil

  Pre-mix your eggs and the basil. Use the few extra seconds of heating the pan to make sure the eggs are well whipped into a consistent color.

  Over medium heat, in the canola oil, saute the corn, onion and pepper strips to the level of carmelization (browning) you prefer (usually around 3 minutes).

  Add the tomatoes to the other sauteed vegetables when the onions are at least translucent. Stir constantly.

  Add the egg-basil mix to the vegetables. Stir the vegetables slightly to ensure that the egg mix properly surrounds them.

  Add cheese on top and brown under a broiler to finish this dish.

Cocoa

• According to MediniceNet.com, it has recently been discovered that cocoa, in any form, may have the amazing added benefit of helping people lower blood pressure. Cocoa makes a delicious hot or cold beverage. Avoid adding too much sugar, or try using a healthy sugar substitute such as Splenda.

Use Less Salt

• Avoid prepackaged foods. These are often high in sodium and preservatives, which can have a negative effective on your blood pressure. Overuse of sodium is one of the major causes of hypertension. Whenever possible, find an alternative spice to lower your sodium intake.