Regulate Blood Pressure and Prevent Diseases with this Wonder-Soup

This recipe is not only useful in regulating blood pressure, but it can also prevent cardiac diseases. It is a nutritive and healthy vegetable soup that is able to prevent the apparition of numerous health conditions such as constipation, obesity, diabetes and cancer.

There are numerous vegetables that can help you control blood pressure. This soup can contain any type of veggie you want, but our recommendation is to insist on the ones listed below.

Celery

Modern scientific studies have confirmed the hypothesis launched by ancient Chinese medicine saying that celery is helpful in reducing blood pressure. Lab rats injected with celery extract have experienced a significant reduction in their blood pressure. The same effect was noticed in those who consume 4 celery sticks per day.

Onion

Onion can reduce high blood pressure. Some studies have shown that onion essential oil can reduce blood pressure and systolic tension by 67%. Even though onion essential oil is quite difficult to find, you can always use as much onion as possible in your dishes.

Broccoli

This vegetable contains 6 chemical compounds that will reduce high blood pressure. Moreover, broccoli has proven anti-cancer properties.

Garlic

This is undoubtedly the most powerful food that can reduce both high blood pressure and cholesterol. An experimental study has shown that those who suffer from hypertension and consume 1 garlic clove per day can significantly reduce their blood pressure and cholesterol in just 12 weeks.

Scientists say that you don’t need more than 15 grams of garlic per week (1 clove per day) to experience this effect. If you cannot consume raw garlic, you can take garlic capsules or add the herb into your dishes. Garlic has many other health benefits and for this reason you should use it when cooking on a regular basis.

Tomatoes

These vegetables should not miss from any soup or broth. Tomatoes are extremely rich in GABA, a powerful amino-acid that will reduce blood pressure. Researchers have found that tomatoes contain 6 types of GABA compounds.

Carrots

According to the latest studies, carrots contain 8 compounds that help reduce high blood pressure.

Spices

Spices are necessary to flavor the soup. In this case, you can use a mixture of condiments rich in compounds that have the ability to reduce blood pressure: black pepper, basil, tarragon and oregano. You can also use olive oil and as many herbs as possible (fresh or frozen).

Saffron

Saffron contains crocetin, a substance that reduces blood pressure. Scientists say that consuming saffron on a regular basis can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The bad news is that this condiment that offers a magnificent aroma to dishes and teas is extremely expensive.

How to Prepare

This can be a regular soup, a cream soup or a broth. If you don’t like soups, you can even choose to consume the above mentioned vegetables as salad.

Ingredients

– 5 chopped or grated carrots

– 1 broccoli

– 4 crushed garlic cloves

– 2 large and chopped onions

– 4 small celery sticks (chopped or grated)

– 4 tomatoes cut in small chunks (or tomato juice)

– 1 tablespoon of olive oil

– 2 teaspoons of parsley, thyme or basil

– 1 teaspoon of salt

– 1 – 2 bay leaves

– ¼ teaspoon of pepper

– 1 – 2 liters of water

Preparation

Let the onion, carrots and celery fry in the olive oil for a few minutes. Add 2 garlic cloves and let them fry for another 2 minutes. Add the water and the rest of the ingredients. After it starts boiling, let it simmer on low heat for about 1 hour or until the vegetables are soft and boiled. When the soup is ready, you can add the herbs and the other 2 garlic cloves. You can also add a little bit of apple cider vinegar for the soup to be even more delicious. Serve it warm, simple or with skim yogurt or sour cream.