Hypertension

Hypertension-Helping Chocolate Brownies

Print Chocolate Brownie Recipe Author: Chef Kelly Yorke Serves: 24   Cocoa powder and dark chocolate are good sources of magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral that acts like a very common blood pressure medication class called calcium channel blockers. Avocado adds potassium and healthy fat to this recipe. Potassium helps increase nitrous oxide levels in the body […]

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Hypertension Helping – Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya

Print Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya Recipe Author: Chef Kelly Yorke Serves: 12   The DASH diet (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) is recommended for those who have high blood pressure (hypertension). The goal is to eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, low fat dairy, low saturated fat and cholesterol, fish poultry, nuts, and legumes. […]

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Hypertension-Helper Cool Blues Salad

Print Cool Blues Salad Recipe Author: Chef Kelly Yorke Serves: 4 Servings   Ingredients 6 oz. Red Chard (about 3 cups) 6 oz. Purple Kale (about 3 cups) 4 oz. Radicchio leaves (about 2 cups) 1 can 14.5 oz. beets, drained, sliced cut into julienne strips 6 oz. Frozen blueberries (about 1 cup) ¼ cup Red onion, […]

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Hypertension-Helping Date & Cocoa Truffle Poppers

Print Date & Cocoa Truffle Popper Recipe Author: Chef Kelly Yorke Serves: 12 Servings   These truffle poppers are very low in cholesterol and sodium. They also provide a good source of dietary fiber and magnesium. They are quick and easy to make, do not require cooking or baking, and store well in a covered container at […]

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