This file has one record for every ZIP Code and the corresponding CBSA / Division codes for that ZIP. Note: rural areas will have â999â followed by a 2-digit Medicare state code (not the same as the FIPS code).
4. Balance your diet. An important way to regulate your blood pressure and improve your overall health is to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. A balanced diet includes lean meats and fish, whole grains, and a lot of fruits and vegetables. 1  Avoid heavily processed foods that are high in sugar and fat.
Food for lowering blood pressure most emphasized on the DASH diet but that should also be implemented in a high blood pressure diet include: 1  fresh vegetables and fruits (especially those high in potassium, which lessens the effects of sodium) (9) 2  low-fat dairy products (ideally organic and always unsweetened) 3  lean protein foods.