No single food can control your blood pressure on its own, but eating more foods high in potassium may make a real difference. These potassium-rich fruits can help support healthy blood pressure and may even help lower it over time.

1. Bananas

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Potassium: 452 milligrams per medium banana

Bananas are one of the most well-known sources of potassium—and for good reason. Their high potassium content may help lower both systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure by a few points. While the effect might be modest, even small reductions in blood pressure can reduce your long-term risk of heart disease and stroke .

In addition to potassium, bananas also provide a little over 3 grams of dietary fiber . Fiber from f

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