Add some spice

15 tips to help lower your blood pressure

Known as a silent killer, many Canadians aren't aware they have high blood pressure. Here are 15 tips that will help keep your blood pressure at a healthy level

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Add some spice

10. Flavour food with lots of pepper. 
Pepper is a strong, dominant flavour that can help you to reduce your taste for salt. Without salt, meals may seem bland for a couple of days, but your taste buds can easily be retrained. Add more pepper and, if that doesn't appeal, try garlic, lemon, ginger, basil or other spicy flavours you enjoy. After a week, old favourite foods will taste extremely oversalted and your blood pressure will be singing your praises.