(GoHealthier.com)
Who doesn’t love bananas?
These sweet, soft fruits are one of the best ways to start your morning or transform your ordinary bowl of oatmeal into something extraordinary in no time.
But there’s more to this humble fruit than its delicious taste.
You see, research shows that bananas can also help BANISH high blood pressure…
And you adding one to your daily diet could be one of the easiest ways to keep a healthy heart.
As you may already know, bananas are a good source of potassium, a mineral essential for healthy blood pressure and a strong heart.
Now, we know that eating more potassium-rich foods could be the key to preventing heart problems.
For the study, researchers analyzed the diets and heart outcomes of nearly 25,000 participants, looking for a connection between potassium-rich foods and high blood pressure.
At the end, the data showed that as daily potassium increased, blood pressure decreased in women who had high-salt diets.
In fact, the study showed that for every gram of potassium consumed by the subjects, their systolic blood pressure dropped 2.4 points.
Even better? Those with the highest potassium intake also had a 13 percent lower risk of heart attack or stroke.
This is incredible news because high-salt diets are one of the key drivers of blood pressure. But it seems that potassium can help neutralize its effects on the heart.
Experts report that potassium can help prevent salty diets and blood pressure issues by helping the body remove excess salt.1
Potassium-rich foods include bananas, potatoes, nuts, beans, avocados, and leafy greens.
Adding these foods to your diet can help you keep your ticker in tip-top shape well into your golden years!
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