3. Low-fat milk
One study by Australia’s Monash University found that people who regularly drank low-fat milk had a lower risk of hypertension than those who didn’t drink milk. Another study following more than 3,100 Japanese men for 22 years found that participants who drank at least two eight-ounce glasses of milk had half the risk of stroke as those who didn’t drink their dairy.
Dairy products are packed with calcium, magnesium, and potassium, all of which can help minimize blood pressure. You should aim to get two or three servings a day. However, make sure it’s low-fat or fat-free in order to cut down on the saturated fat that’s actually linked with cardiovascular disease.