New Aldi 99p food item coming out Thursday helps lower high blood pressure

New Aldi 99p food item coming out Thursday helps lower high blood pressure Research has shown that the ingredients work well together to help with high blood pressure Aldi is bringing out a food item next week as part of a new Special Buy offer that costs less than £1 and may also help reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Scientific research shows that the ingredients in the food item are rich in a key mineral and help ease the strain on blood vessel walls. On Thursday next week, August 27, Aldi will be bringing out a new Fiesta Red Gazpacho Soup for 99p, as part of its upcoming Taste Of Spain range. The "fresh and vibrant" ingredients include ripe tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, olive oil and garlic. Gazpacho is best served chilled. Heating store-bought gazpacho destroys the delicate vitamin C and enzymes that contribute to its heart-healthy properties. A large clinical study published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases tracked nearly 4,000 adults and found that regular consumption of gazpacho can reduce the risk of high blood pressure by 27%. The researchers also found that the raw ingredients work together so well that they can cancel out the bad effects of the extra salt often added to store-bought versions. How does Aldi's soup ingredients work together to lower high blood pressure? The raw garlic, onions, and tomatoes in gazpacho boost nitric oxide production in your body. Nitric oxide relaxes and widens your blood vessels, which directly reduces arterial pressure. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and red peppers are naturally rich in potassium. Potassium helps your kidneys flush out excess sodium, easing the strain on your blood vessel walls. Plus, the high concentrations of vitamin C, carotenes, and polyphenols help prevent inflammation and keep your arteries flexible. Researchers found that the mix of these fresh, uncooked ingredients works together in a way that is stronger than the bad effects of any extra salt usually added to the soup. To reduce blood pressure, you can make simple changes such as eating less salt, working out for 150 minutes each week, shedding some extra pounds, increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables, and cutting back on alcohol and caffeine. You can check the NHS High Blood Pressure Guidelines for more medical information. Important considerations People with hypertension are typically told to avoid store-bought soups due to sodium. Aldi's gazpacho formulas generally contain between 0.7g to 0.79g of salt per 100g (yielding about 0.7g of salt per half-pack serving). While this is a moderate amount of salt, the researchers at the University of Barcelona noted that the overall bioactive synergy between the raw vegetables and olive oil outweighs the salt content. The soup remains highly cardio-protective. Stick to the recommended half-carton serving size to keep your sodium intake under control. Avoid adding croutons or extra salt before serving. Instead, kick up the flavour with fresh ground black pepper, a squeeze of fresh lemon, or fresh basil. High blood pressure is bad because it forces your heart to work too hard and puts too much force on your artery walls. Over time, this constant extra strain damages your blood vessels and vital organs, raising your risk for life-threatening issues like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. Where does gazpacho originate from? Gazpacho comes from Andalusia, in southern Spain. The first version was brought by Roman soldiers and only had bread, water, vinegar, garlic, and olive oil. Field workers would mash these ingredients together in a wooden mortar to make a cool, refreshing paste on hot summer days. For many years, gazpacho didn't have tomatoes or peppers. It wasn't until the 16th century, when Spanish explorers returned from the Americas, that tomatoes and green peppers were added.