Breakfasts for Lowering Blood Pressure
We've incorporated foods from the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) into these healthy breakfasts to help lower blood pressure.
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Fiber One Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin with 1 cup fat-free milk; a medium apple
350 calories, 4.5g fat, 310mg sodium
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5.3-ounce cup of Fage 2% strawberry Greek-style yogurt topped with 1/2 cup sliced strawberries and 1/4 cup slivered almonds
320 calories, 16g fat, 40mg sodium
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2 slices lower-sodium whole-grain bread (such as Ezekiel) with 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter; 1 cup grapes
364 calories, 9g fat, 65mg sodium
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1 cup cooked kasha (buckwheat) mixed with 1/4 cup fat-free milk and topped with 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoons each raisins and chopped walnuts, and a sprinkle of cinnamon
390 calories, 11g fat, 45mg sodium
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1 cup plain shredded-wheat cereal with 1/2 cup fat-free milk, 1/2 cup blueberries, and 1 medium banana, sliced
350 calories, 1g fat, 70mg sodium
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3-ounce whole-grain bagel with 1 large egg "fried" in a nonstick pan with cooking spray and 1/2 slice reduced-sodium Swiss cheese; 1/2 medium grapefruit
350 calories, 10g fat, 290mg sodium
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Order it topped with dried fruit; Tall Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte
330 calories, 2.5g fat, 240mg sodium
Originally published in the June 2010 issue of Family Circle magazine.
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