If your blood pressure is higher than you’d like (anything over 120/80 is considered a red flag), or if you simply want to maintain healthy levels, your plate is a great place to start. Try adding one—or all five—of these easy-to-find foods to your diet.
Beans
Beans are rich in fiber, magnesium and potassium, all of which help maintain healthy blood pressure levels. People who consumed 1 cup of beans and other legumes daily saw a drop in blood pressure, says a study in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal. Toss black, white, kidney or pinto beans into salads, soups and wraps.