High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. Managing your blood pressure is crucial, as it having high blood pressure symptoms increases the risk of some deadly complications, including heart attacks and strokes. But, eating quinoa, kale and fava beans could slash your chances of developing high blood pressure, it’s been claimed.
It contains important omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K, which promotes blood clotting to stop bleeding
AARP
Kale is a nutritious vegetable that could lower your cholesterol, and subsequently lower your blood pressure, according to over-50s non-profit organisation, AARP.
It’s high in fibre and calcium, while also boosting overall eye health, it said.
“Leafy green kale packs a nutritional wallop — cooked, raw or juiced,” said AARP.
“It contains important omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K, which promotes blood clotting to stop bleeding, but be cautious with kale if you take a blood thinner.
“A cousin of broccoli, kale may help slow cognitive decline, protect your arteries and lower cholesterol.”
Kale is also packed full of powerful antioxidants, including flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol, which protect the
