Effortless Daily Habits for Naturally Balanced Blood Pressure

Lisette Marie

27. Cook with Beetroot—Raw or Roasted

Boiled beetroot on clay plate. Woman clianing beets with a knife. Photo Credit: Envato @svittlana

Beets are a natural source of dietary nitrates, compounds that convert into nitric oxide in the body—a molecule that relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow. Studies show that drinking beet juice or eating cooked beets can help lower systolic bxlood pressure in both hypertensive and prehypertensive individuals. Roasted, raw, or juiced—this earthy root is easy to incorporate into salads, smoothies, or side dishes. Beets are also rich in potassium and fiber, further supporting heart health. Consider adding them a few times a week to naturally help regulate blood pressure without any side effects.

28. Practice Cold Face Immersion

Woman closes her eyes while she washes her face with cold water in the morning. Photo Credit: Envato @Visual__Production

It might sound strange, but dunking your face in cold water activates the “diving reflex,” a natural response that slows heart rate and calms the nervous system. This vagus nerve stimulation has been linked to a rapid reduction in acute stress and blood pressure. To try it safely, submerge your face in a bowl of cold water for 10–15 seconds or place a cold, wet cloth on your face and neck. Use this as an emergency reset during stressful moments—it’s a powerful, fast-acting tool for recalibrating your cardiovascular system without medication or meditation.

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27. Cook with Beetroot—Raw or Roasted

28. Practice Cold Face Immersion

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