A Handful of Nuts a Day May Help Keep Blood Pressure at Bay
New research suggests that eating a handful of nuts each day may help lower your risk of high blood pressure. MirageC · Moment/Getty Eating about a handful of nuts each day was associated with a 20% lower risk of developing hypertension, according to a new analysis. While researchers found that higher nut consumption was associated with lower hypertension risk, the study does not prove that…
New research published in the British Journal of Nutrition suggests that eating a daily handful of nuts could lower the risk of developing high blood pressure. Eight studies involving over 143,000 adults found that each additional ounce of nuts consumed per day was linked to a 20% reduced likelihood of hypertension. While the study only shows an association, nutrition experts say nuts' various nutrients, like fiber, healthy fats, potassium, and magnesium, may help regulate blood pressure.
They emphasize choosing unsalted or lightly salted varieties to limit sodium intake, an important factor in managing blood pressure.
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