Temperatures in the mountains are often 5 to 10 degrees cooler than other areas and sea breezes keep the coastal areas slightly cooler than interior areas. Humidity, a major factor of the summer comfort level in the Southeast, is often not bad in early June and tends to rise as June approaches July. Hurricane Season. Hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts until November 30.
Most fruits and vegetables contain potassium, a mineral that seems to lower blood pressure. Orange juice, tomato juice, bananas, and potatoes are all high in potassium; some studies have shown, in fact, that eating two bananas a day may lower blood pressure significantly.
Calories (8-ounce serving): 53. Drink it for: Potassium, lycopene, vitamin C, beta-carotene. Keep in mind: Tomato juice and tomato-juice blends, like V8, can be high in sodium. If youâre watching your blood pressure, look for a low-sodium version with less than 480 milligrams per serving. * These juices have a slight edge, healthwise, over the others.