Dietitian Shares the Best Snack for Lower Blood Pressure

A registered dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Anna Maria Merz (RD), says a practical snack for people managing high blood pressure is a small “yogurt bowl” made with half a cup of low-fat, low-sugar Greek yogurt, a quarter cup of unsalted walnuts, and a quarter cup of berries or other fresh fruit. The dietitian points to the yogurt’s protein, calcium, probiotics, and low-fat profile, the walnuts’ low sodium and omega-3s, and the berries’ antioxidants and nutrients like potassium and vitamins C and K. The guidance also emphasizes snacks low in sodium and high in fiber and lean protein.