#5 Oats
Benefits: The presence of dietary fibre and antioxidants in oats make them a very effective food in controlling blood pressure and improving digestion.
Nutrients: One cup of cooked oatmeal contains around 180 calories of energy and 27 grams of carbohydrates. Additionally, oatmeal contains loads of vitamins A and B6 along with Iron, Calcium, Manganese and Magnesium. Regarding the Sodium content, each serving contains less than 5% of the daily Sodium requirement.
#6 Bananas
Benefits: Not only bananas, all fruits are natural sugars and only contain traces of Sodium. Studies have pointed out that bananas are very effective in controlling blood sugar levels and play in crucial role in maintaining and improving cardiovascular health.
Nutrients: One large banana contains provides around 121 calories of energy along with 31 grams of carbohydrates and less than 2 mg of Sodium. It is a rich source of Magnesium, Manganese and Potassium along with vitamins C and B6.
Alternatives: Apples, blueberries.