Apples are rich in fiber and flavonoids, which can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation, and improve cardiovascular health when eaten one to two times a day.
Maintaining a healthy weight, reducing salt intake, limiting alcohol, quitting smoking, and exercising for 150 minutes per week can effectively manage blood pressure.
New guidelines from leading US doctors recommend early medication, salt reduction, alcohol avoidance, stress management, and weight loss to prevent high blood pressure.