Eating beans, lentils, and soy can lower blood pressure by almost a third
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Eating beans, lentils, and soy can lower blood pressure by almost a third

8 May 2026 · Originally published 8 May 2026 8/10 Original headline: Six tablespoons of cupboard staple foods slash blood pressure 30pc
A diet rich in beans, lentils, chickpeas, and soy can reduce the risk of high blood pressure by almost a third. Researchers found that eating around 170g per day of legumes and 60-80g per day of soy food can have this effect. This is equivalent to about five to six tablespoons of cooked beans, peas, or chickpeas per day.
Source: WalesOnline National
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