Easy to prepare, these drinks combine the benefits of natural ingredients known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties and their ability to improve heart health.
What are the best homemade drinks for hypertension?
Beet juice
Beetroot is rich in nitrates, compounds that can help dilate blood vessels and improve blood circulation, thereby reducing blood pressure. Fresh beet juice can be made by blending raw beets with water, or putting them through a juicer.
Lemon water
Lemon is known for its antioxidant properties and its ability to relax blood vessels. Adding a few lemon slices or fresh lemon juice to your water can be an easy and delicious way to incorporate this citrus fruit into your diet.
Green tea
Green tea is rich in antioxidants and compounds that may help reduce inflammation and blood pressure. Drinking a few cups of green tea a day can benefit heart health.
Pomegranate juice
Pomegranate is another fruit that has shown beneficial properties for heart health. A glass of fresh pomegranate juice can help reduce blood pressure and improve cholesterol.
A berry smoothie
Berries, such as strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. A berry smoothie is a delicious and nutritious drink to start your day off right!
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Here are also 7 more elaborate homemade drink recipes that can help reduce blood pressure.
A relaxing herbal infusion
Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon of chamomile
- 1 tablespoon of lavender
- 1 tablespoon of mint
Preparation :
Steep the herbs in hot water for about 5-7 minutes. Filter and serve. You can add honey to sweeten the taste if necessary.
Spinach and celery juice
Ingredients :
- 1 cup spinach
- 3 stalks of celery
- 1 apple
- 1 carrot
Preparation :
Place all ingredients in a juice extractor or blender. Serve immediately to make the most of the nutrients.
Cinnamon oat milk
Ingredients :
- 1 cup of oat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)
Preparation :
Heat the oat milk without boiling, add the cinnamon and honey. Mix well and serve.
A kiwi and kale smoothie
Ingredients :
- 2 kiwis
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup of coconut water
Preparation :
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Water infused with cucumber and basil
Ingredients :
- 1/2 sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 liter of water
Preparation :
Add the cucumber and basil to a pitcher of water. Leave to infuse for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Carrot, apple and ginger juice
Ingredients :
- 3 carrots
- 2 apples
- 1 piece of ginger, approximately 2 cm
Preparation :
Place the carrots, apples and ginger through a juice extractor. Serve the fresh juice.
Turmeric and black pepper tea
Ingredients :
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 cup of hot water
Preparation :
Add the turmeric and black pepper to the hot water. Leave to infuse for 5 minutes. You can add honey or lemon to improve the taste.
Remember that these drinks can complement a balanced diet, but should not replace medications or other treatments prescribed by your doctor. It is always recommended to consult a healthcare professional to manage high blood pressure.
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