A cup of pineapple-beetroot smoothie can help individuals lower their high blood pressure. This smoothie recipe is effective for lowering high blood pressure, due to the dietary nitrates present in beets, which the body converts to gas to help expand blood vessels and helps in the blood flow. Added to that are it is rich in potassium and magnesium.
Pineapple-Beet Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup vanilla almond milk
1½ cup pineapple chunks
½ cup fresh orange juice
½ cup sliced cooked beets
¼ cup celery leaves
Directions:
1. Put all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. Serve.