The American Heart Association recommends that people with high blood pressure should eat a diet, which is high in minerals and low in fat, in addition to cutting back on salt.
Its Nutrition Committee says research shows a diet high in potassium, calcium and magnesium and low in fat and salt can reduce systolic (top number) blood pressure by an average of 5.5mm of mercury and diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure by 3mm of mercury.
Research shows that reducing diastolic pressure by as little as 2mm can lower a person's risk of stroke by 15% and their risk of heart disease by 6%.
Fruit and vegetables with a high level of naturally occurring minerals called electrolytes - magnesium, potassium and calcium - include bananas, raisins, potatoes and dates.
The above information was adapted from:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/148719.stm
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