American Heart Month: BLOOD PRESSURE, Carbs & Fiber
I saved my favorite for last …. CARBS
There are many studies that show increasing your fiber intake may help reduce your blood pressure. (1, 2). So I gathered some recommendations and tips from a couple of sources for improving your choices in carbohydrates:
1. Recommendations by the NIH (3):

Limiting carbohydrates to 55% of daily calories
Aim for 30 grams (g) of daily fiber
Particularly try to choose foods high in soluble fiber (oats, bran, split peas and lentils, kidney, black, and navy beans)
2. WebMD choices for increasing fiber (4)

Fruits: apples, apricots, bananas, dates, grapes, mangoes, melons, oranges, peaches, pineapples, raisins, strawberries, tangerines, tomatoes
Veggies: beet greens, broccoli, carrots, collards, green beans, green peas, kale, lima beans, potatoes, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes
Meat & dairy: tuna, fat-free yogurt, skinless poultry, nuts, & legumes
ACTION (Try It):
Start examining labels for fiber content
Explore what % of calories in your diet come from carbs
Try some higher fiber choices with your meals
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