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11. Increase Potassium

Doctors usually tell people with high blood pressure to eat less salt because sodium may contribute to higher blood pressure readings. Increasing potassium helps a person pass more salt in their urine and is crucial to reducing high blood pressure. Always speak with a doctor before increasing potassium intake because it can be dangerous for people with kidney problems.

Foods high in potassium include avocados, fat-free yogurt, greens, and potatoes.

potassium-rich potatoes in a pan Lew Robertson / Getty Images

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