Onions and blood pressure

High blood pressure diet: Eat onions every day to keep hypertension at bay

Introduction:

High blood pressure or hypertension when left untreated it can lead to serious complications like stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Hypertension has no symptoms but some lifestyle factors like high salt or high fat diet along with sedentary lifestyle may increase the risk of high blood pressure.

Adding some types of food along with a well-balanced diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables is linked to lower risk of blood pressure.

Onions for high hypertension: How it helps you control high blood pressure and improve heart health

Onions are low in calories but rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants especially vitamin C which play a role in fighting immune disease and cardiovascular disease. The antioxidants and compounds in onions can help fight inflammation, lower triglycerides and reduce cholesterol levels - all of which may be beneficial for your cardiovascular health.

Onions are good choice for people with diabetes type 2 and adding onions in addition to garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer according to studies.

You can add onions easily to your diet due to its availability and you can enjoy them raw or cooked.

Sources:

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