Efficient energy use - Energy conservation. 1  Energy conservation is broader than energy efficiency in including active efforts to decrease energy consumption, for example through behaviour change [disambiguation needed], in addition to using energy more efficiently.
Pass the chilli sauce! Spicy foods 'may lower blood pressure'. Eating mouth-numbing foods such as fiery chilli peppers could help lower blood pressure, a new study has suggested. Researchers found the active ingredient that gives the peppers their heat - a compound known as capsaicin - also relaxes the blood vessels.
Dietary recommendations for lowering blood pressure, such as the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, include reducing your intake of fat, sodium, and alcohol. The DASH guidelines also suggest eating more foods rich in potassium, calcium, and magnesium. In general, you should eat more low-fat protein sources, whole grains, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. The following slides present some of the best foods you can eat to lower your blood pressure.