The best late-night bites to nibble on when you have hypertension arent boring.
In fact, theyre packed with nutrition and are tasty, too.
Snacking often gets a bad rapespeciallywhen you do it before bed.
Banana with Nut Butter
Thisclassic combinationis great because bananas are high in potassium, while nut butters contain magnesium.
Nut butters also pack unsaturated fatty acids and protein, which can help you feel satisfied.
Oatmeal with Fruit and Unsalted Nuts or Seeds
Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast.
It can be a great before-bed snack as well!
Oatmeal is a fiber-rich whole grain, which is a DASH-approved food.
Top it with fiber- and antioxidant-rich fruit and heart-healthy nuts or seeds, and you have awinning combination.
Veggies are great dipped in hummus.
Store-bought hummus is great, but homemade takes it to another level.
Try this easyClassic Hummusrecipe.
Whole-Grain Toast with Avocado
Mash a quarter of anavocado over a slice of whole-grain toastfor a balanced snack.
Nuts are rich in magnesium, while dark chocolate contains flavonoids to help lower blood pressure.
Besides, other benefits toregularly eating dark chocolateinclude a boost in brainpower.
You may find that you even sleep better.
