[header] How to eat to lower blood pressure [title] Limit salt intake. [step] Sodium can significantly affect how high your blood pressure is. Salt is the first element of your diet you will need to tackle to lower your blood pressure. 
Talk to your doctor about the amount of salt you should eat: the human body needs a small amount of salt; so eliminating it entirely can cause health problems. Most adults can consume up to 2 , 300 mg of sodium a day without significant health risks.