Following a blood pressure-friendly diet doesn't have to mean sacrificing flavor. Many delicious foods naturally provide nutrients and compounds that support healthy blood pressure.

1. Dark Chocolate

Eating dark chocolate may help improve your blood pressure due to its flavanol content. Flavanols are natural compounds in cocoa that help:

Lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure : In one study, consuming dark chocolate reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure , with the most noticeable effects in people with high or borderline levels.

Improve blood vessel function : Cocoa flavanols help your blood vessels relax and widen, lowering pressure inside.

You can get the most benefit by finding dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content.

2. Strawberries

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