Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruit are high in antioxidants such as flavonoids. Consuming flavonoid-rich citrus fruits may reduce inflammation in your body, lowering blood pressure and artery stiffness while boosting blood flow and nitric oxide generation.

In a study of 31 participants, those who drank 17 ounces (500 ml) of blood orange juice each day for one week experienced substantial improvements in arterial dilation and significant decreases in inflammatory indicators like IL-6 and CRP when compared to a control group. Furthermore, frequent eating of citrus fruits such as lemon and grapefruit has been linked to lower blood pressure and a lower risk of stroke.