Better Blood Pressure with Bread?
Admittedly, if someone asked me what I would do to lower my blood pressure, I wouldn't think to say "change the bread I eat". But maybe I should. Interesting article from RealAge about how the right bread can be a benefit to those with a high BP.
Three grains recently tested had blood pressure benefits: whole wheat, barley, and brown rice. Look for them in whole-grain breads, cereals, and other grain-based goodies.
How? Chalk up another one for fiber. Both the soluble and insoluble fiber in grains reduce blood pressure -- and soluble fiber takes a bite out of cholesterol, too.
This doesn't mean that those with high BP should wolf down a half a loaf of bread, your glycemic index levels would skyrocket. Instead, if you are eating white bread with refined flour, you might want to consider a new brand.
Three grains recently tested had blood pressure benefits: whole wheat, barley, and brown rice. Look for them in whole-grain breads, cereals, and other grain-based goodies.
How? Chalk up another one for fiber. Both the soluble and insoluble fiber in grains reduce blood pressure -- and soluble fiber takes a bite out of cholesterol, too.
This doesn't mean that those with high BP should wolf down a half a loaf of bread, your glycemic index levels would skyrocket. Instead, if you are eating white bread with refined flour, you might want to consider a new brand.
Great information....
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