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.
1. Maintain a balanced diet. A diet composed of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy can lower your blood pressure by as much as 14 mm Hg, especially when that diet also contains minimal amounts of saturated fats and cholesterol. 1  Dietary changes are usually the first step in dropping your blood pressure. Scientists generally agree that potassium is a vital addition to any diet designed to lower blood pressure. 2  Good sources of potassium include peas, bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, orange juice, kidney beans, cantaloupe, honeydew melons, and raisins.