Dealing with blood pressure is one of the most common problems faced by people in India. Living a healthy lifestyle is considered as an effective way to control high blood pressure. According to a study conducted by University of Manitoba, eating a nice mix of legumes can help in controlling blood pressure. The study was done by feeding beans, lentils, peas and chickpeas to rats suffering from heart illnesses and unhealthy blood pressure levels. It was concluded that lentils have the capability to alter physical properties of blood vessels, thereby regulating flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
Clinical nutritionist Monisha Ashokan says that cholesterol lowering properties of lentils and legumes make them great for regulating blood pressure. "Lentils and legumes are very rich in both soluble and insoluble fibre. This brings down LDL (bad) cholesterol in the body," she says.
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