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Tips to Lower Your Blood Pressure

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Follow the DASH Diet

To help lower your blood pressure, the American Heart Association suggests following the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan.

The DASH diet:

Grains and grain products: 7–8 daily servings
Vegetables: 4–5 daily servings
Fruit: 4–5 daily servings
Low-fat or nonfat dairy: 2–3 daily servings
Meat, poultry, and fish: 2 daily servings or less
Nuts, seeds, and legumes: 4–5 servings per week
Fats and oils: 2–3 daily servings
Low-fat sweets: 5 servings per week

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