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2201949671408Although we have probably reduced our consumption of salt, that is only part of the story. We need to have a balance between our salt intake and the amount of potassium in our diet. Unfortunately for us, most of the potassium we eat comes from processed foods and it quickly loses its value because of the large amount of salt in processed foods. The solution is for us to eat fresh sources of potassium such as bananas, spinach and potatoes. Just by eating one banana each and every day we can lower our blood pressure by 4 points in only 2 weeks.Water is very important for our health. It is important that we keep our bodies properly hydrated as, not only to flush out toxins, but it also gets rid of the excess sodium. Being properly hydrated also softens our arteries, which helps to keep our BP down. Aim to drink two litres of water a day. By eating a portion of oily fish two to three times a week we can lower our blood pressure very quickly. Eat salmon, sardines, mackerel and tuna. They are all rich in Omega 3, which also helps lower our cholesterol.