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What fruits are good for high blood pressure?
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Everyone should be aiming to eat at least 5 different portions of fruit and vegetables a day to help boost their potassium intake and lower their blood pressure. A portion is 80 grams, or roughly the size of your fist. The following amounts represent a portion: One medium-sized fruit (apple, orange, pear or banana).
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How do you take cinnamon to lower blood sugar?
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In one study, volunteers ate from 1 to 6 grams of cinnamon for 40 days. (One gram of ground cinnamon is about half a teaspoon.) The researchers found thatcinnamon cut cholesterol by about 18% and blood sugar levels by 24%. But in other studies, the spice did not lower blood sugar or cholesterollevels.
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Do bananas lower blood pressure?
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Studies have shown that daily banana consumption, can help lower blood pressure. One study in particular said just two bananas a day can reduce your blood pressure by 10 percent! Other potassium-rich foods include potatoes, dates, and avocados.