5 Vegetables You Must Include In Your High Blood Pressure Diet

Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are not only high in potassium but in other heart-healthy nutrients as well like magnesium and manganese. Potassium in an important electrolyte that helps regulate blood pressure by counteracting the effects of sodium in the body. It helps eliminate sodium through urine.
Spinach
Spinach is packed with lutein. Lutein prevents thickening of walls of arteries, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks and blood pressure. Moreover, spinach is packed with potassium, folate and magnesium, which further ensures that your blood pressure levels are in check. Spinach is extremely low in calories; you can toss it up in salads, sneak it in sandwiches and lasagne or blend it into smoothies.
Cabbages The leafy veggie can do wonders to keep your blood pressure levels in check. Did you know that the potassium content in cabbage delivers about 12% of the recommended daily intake in a 2-cup (178-gram) serving? Make sure you wash the cabbage well before cooking.

Carrots
Carrots are packed with potassium. Potassium helps relax the tension in your blood vessels and arteries, which enhances the blood flow circulation and brings down your elevated blood pressure levels. It also reduces risk of atherosclerosis and strokes. You can include carrots in broths, stews and juices. The best way to consume all of their nutrition is to have them raw.

Celery
According to the book 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing, celery "contains coumarins , which help lower blood pressure and aid water balance, and phtalides, anticoagulants that reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke and lower stress hormone levels."