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Tips for Lowering Blood Pressure

As we age, our bood pressure tends to go up. Those in the know say we should be shooting for a rate of 130/80. If you find yourself creeping over that line, doctors recommend more cooking at home than eating out (more than 70% of our sodium intake now comes from food prepared outside our homes.

You may also want to increase your intake of potassium - a mineral found in many fruits and vegetables.

As always, best to consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet.