6 simple, everyday ways to bring down Blood Pressure, as per top cardiologist

Sodium is a culprit that can push blood pressure upward. The American Heart Association advises keeping sodium intake under 1,500 mg for optimal pressure control. In reality, most people consume more because of processed and packaged fare – think chips, canned soups and fast‑food meals. To start off, start reducing salt in your main meals, and omit it on salads, dressings, fruits, curd, etc. Cutting back on sodium trims water retention, and eases the load on the heart and arteries, often knocking blood pressure down in just a few weeks.