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Eat these foods daily to lower your Blood Pressure

Cocoa powder

Cocoa powder

An Australian study suggests that foods containing cocoa can help reduce blood pressure because the flavonols may improve blood vessel function. Harvard researchers also found that dark chocolate helped lower blood pressure for people with hypertension. Chocolate is high in calories, so stick to a small square or add 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (12 calories) to your coffee.

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