Consumption Of These 5 Types Of Frozen Fruits Effectively Stabilize Blood Pressure

Illustration of frozen fruit. (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Consuming fruit can help keep blood pressure stable. The content of fiber, magnesium, and potassium in various types of fruit is an important nutrient that should be present in daily diet.

According to a Eating Well report, there has been research showing that higher fruit intake is associated with a reduced risk of high blood pressure.

Not only fresh fruit, the choice of frozen fruit can also be a practical alternative to consumption as a snack or food mixture.

Gozo nutritionist Jessica Brantley Lopez, MBA, RDN recommends consumption of frozen avocados of up to five servings per week. Based on research findings, this pattern of consumption can help reduce the risk of hypertension by up to 17 percent compared to those who rarely consume avocados.

Adding frozen saliva to a smoothie can help lower systolic blood pressure, especially in individuals over 50 years of age. This fruit is rich in proantosianidin, a type of antioxidant that supports blood vessel health and helps reduce oxidative stress.

Frozen blueberries contain high amounts of antioxidants, including an antosianin, which even reaches 33 percent more than ordinary blueberries. This content helps relieve inflammation, protect blood vessels, and increase the production of nitric oxides to help relax blood vessels.

Frozen mango is a good potassium source and helps the body remove excess sodium. A study in 2022 found that consumption of about 280 grams of mangoes per day for eight weeks could lower systolic blood pressure by 3.5 percent.

Ceri contains melatonin which can help regulate sleep quality. Optimal sleep is closely related to more stable blood pressure. In addition, this fruit is also rich in antosianin which plays a role in reducing inflammation.

Frozen fruit can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, for example, smoothie is made without the need for additional ice, mixed into oatmeals, Chiajuana, or into food toppings and desserts.