Hypertension not only has diurnal patterns but is also influenced by seasonal changes. As the first peak period for hypertension, the cooling autumn weather increases people's appetites, which can easily lead to blood pressure fluctuations. Lowering blood pressure can start with diet. So, what fruits are good for high blood pressure? Let's take a look together.
Oranges
Oranges contain 10 types of nutrients, such as a large amount of vitamin C and glucose. They can enhance the liver's detoxification function and accelerate the treatment of digestive disorders caused by cholesterol.
Watermelon
Watermelon contains more than ten types of nutrients and has a good therapeutic effect on hypertension.
Fresh Plums
Fresh plums are rich in nutrients such as acids, malic acid, and succinic acid. For those with hypertension, dizziness, and insomnia who have difficulty falling asleep at night, you can take 3 pieces of aged stewed plums (made from dark plums stewed with water over low heat), add an appropriate amount of boiling water, and stew them to consume. This has the effects of lowering blood pressure, promoting sleep, clearing heat, and generating body fluids.
Lemon
The vitamin C and vitamin P rich in lemons can enhance the elasticity and toughness of blood vessels, alleviate the promotion of blood coagulation by calcium ions, and can prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension.
Tangerines
Vitamin B1 plays an important role in the signal conduction of the nervous system. Among fruits, tangerines have the highest content of vitamin B1. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that tangerines nourish yin, promote the production of body fluids, aid digestion, and have the effects of relieving coughs and reducing phlegm, making them suitable for people with lung discomfort.
Pomegranate
The edible part of pomegranate has the highest dietary fiber content per 100 grams, at 4.8 grams. Unlike coarse grains such as corn, the dietary fiber in pomegranate is water-soluble and is not broken down by enzymes in the human digestive tract. It can absorb water and expand, thereby greatly increasing the volume of stool, which can prevent constipation and alleviate diarrhea symptoms. At the same time, bacteria in the intestines can use this cellulose for fermentation to produce B vitamins.