For healthy blood pressure, balance your sodium and potassium intake
– Maintain a balance between sodium and potassium intake.
– Sodium increases blood pressure, while potassium helps to lower it.
– Too much sodium can raise blood pressure.
– Potassium helps kidneys remove sodium from the body.
– Aim for low sodium and high potassium foods.
– Foods high in potassium include fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
– Limit processed foods high in sodium.
– Aim for a ratio of more potassium to less sodium in your diet.
