Just to look better in my jeans, I know I need to lose a few pounds-- trust me, I have definitely slacked on my diet and exercise since the wedding. I was pretty regimented for a full year making sure that I looked my best in that dress and I have admittedly become too relaxed with keeping it up since then. When my doctor also suggested that I lose weight I was offended at first (no doctor has ever told me that before-- even when I was legitimately FAT in college!), but then she also mentioned that this could play a huge role in lowering my blood pressure. After a few days of being really irritated with her, I did my own research and she was right. I do need to take control of my health and my future family's health.
From now on I'm going to be much more dilligent about sticking to a rigorous exercise routine. Even on those days that I really don't feel like it, I will at least get on the exercise bike or take a walk around my neighborhood. And although I already eat pretty well, it's time to buckle down there too. Especially when we're dining out. That's really where I lose all will power. I did some research and made a list of 10 of the top foods to eat to lower blood pressure and I am going to make a real effort to start including them in my everyday diet, which means that you will be seeing these ingredients in more and more of the recipes that I post here. I've also provided links to a few of the recipes that already live here on A Squared and include those ingredients.
Here's to lower blood pressure and a healthier life!
Ten Foods to Lower High Blood Pressure
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Derived from Joy Bauer's original list |
- Oranges
- Skim Milk (Tomato-Basil Soup with Garlic Cheese Toasts)
- Bananas
- Sweet Potatoes (Balsamic BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Hash)
- Herbs & Spices (BBQ Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches)
- Salmon (Grilled Sesame Salmon with Vegetables)
- Dark Chocolate
- Spinach (Orzo Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette)
- Unsalted Sunflower Seeds
- Beans (White Bean & Artichoke Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette)
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