In Italy, high blood pressure (hypertension) affects one in 3 adults (31%) and one in 5 (17%) is considered borderline. A change in diet, medications and a correct lifestyle are the three weapons against hypertension resulting in the risk of associated diseases. Usually, however, the challenge begins at the table. Some foods have the power to fight high blood pressure effectively and sustainably.
The best products, the healthiest, are fresh in season, we all know that. This doesn’t just apply to fruits and vegetables but also for the pesce. For some species, freshness is essential: they should be consumed at a certain time of the year to make the most of the nutrients.
One species, in particular, should be enjoyed in this period even though it is available all year round: it is an ideal seasonal fish for a healthy diet and able to counteract high blood pressure.
The fish that lowers blood pressure
The saltwater fish that has the great virtue of lowering pressure is the sole. It is found in the Black Sea, Baltic Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean and Northern Seas.
In our country, the most common sole is the A boot, a boot. It has a flattened shape, its color changes from side to side (it is lighter and darker), it lives on the seabed. Its seasonality is perennial, fishing is open all year round.
The flavor of the sole is enhanced to the maximum with the cooking grilled or baked, but it can also be enjoyed boiled or breaded and served with a side of potatoes.
Sole: the health benefits
Sole is a very digestible fish, rich in proteins and with reduced content of grassi. In short, a perfect food for a low-calorie diet. According to reports Humanitiesit is also suitable for feeding children.
Sole is able to control high blood pressure and triglycerides while also lowering levels of cholesterol in the blood thanks to the action of the omega 3 fatty acids it contains.
Another important substance for lowering blood pressure is potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. The high phosphorus content promotes memory and bone development.
A trained nutritionist could also recommend the consumption of sole to pregnant women due to the presence of folate, essential for the neural development of the unborn child.