Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Choosing whole grains, such as oatmeal, brown rice, and whole wheat, instead of refined grains such as pasta, white bread, and white rice, will help give you the nutrients needed to maintain a healthy blood pressure.

You might think of bananas as the go-to source for potassium, but sweet potatoes and pumpkin are loaded with even more potassium—a key nutrient for maintaining a healthy blood pressure.

Healthy fats, such as omega-3s found in salmon, may help maintain or reduce blood pressure. Try it with a side of roasted sweet potatoes for the added benefit of potassium.

When using seasoning blends or store-bought sauces, it’s important to check the label for sodium. Look for salt-free seasonings or no-salt-added sauces. This lower-in-sodium chicken and rice dish is loaded with warming spices instead of salt.

Reducing adult beverage consumption during the holidays or cold winter months can be challenging. But try making a spicy hot tea or flavored club soda drink instead.

Few things warm up winter like a taste of the tropics. And by that, we mean kiwi. Research shows that eating kiwi daily may help lower blood pressure. Plus, it's got lots of vitamin C, which may also improve blood pressure.