* [[Almonds]] consumption is associated with ameliorations in [[obesity]], hyperlipidemia, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and [[hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar]]). Incorporation of almonds into a healthy diet has beneficial effects on adiposity, glycemic control, and the lipid profile, thereby potentially decreasing the risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 [[diabetes]] mellitus.
* olive leaf extract lowers blood pressure.
* Sixty raisins—about a handful—contain 1 g of fiber and 212 mg of potassium, both recommended in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Numerous studies show that polyphenols in grape-derived foods such as raisins, wine, and juice are effective in maintaining cardiovascular health, including bringing down blood pressure.
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