With almost half of all American adults dealing with high blood pressure, or hypertension—a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke—the need for heart-healthy foods is at an all-time high.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Winter can feel like a meat-and-potatoes month, a time when we lean into savory, heavier meals. But it's important to leave room for vegetables on your plate, and if you prefer to eat seasonal produce ...

Beet juice and whole beets both contain plant compounds that may help lower blood pressure, including nitrates, potassium, and an antioxidant called betalain.

Raw, roasted, juiced or blended, there’s no wrong way to enjoy the blood pressure benefits of beets! Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Beets are packed with nitrates and antioxidants that ...