a person or thing that damps or depresses: His glum mood put a damper on their party. 2. a movable plate for regulating the draft in a stove, furnace, etc. 3. Music. a device in stringed keyboard instruments to deaden the vibration of the strings. the mute of a brass instrument, as a horn.
Studies have shown that daily banana consumption, can help lower blood pressure. One study in particular said just two bananas a day can reduce your blood pressure by 10 percent! Other potassium-rich foods include potatoes, dates, and avocados. You can start your day off with a blood-pressure easing breakfast.
Eating a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and skimps on saturated fat and cholesterol can lower your blood pressure by up to 14 mm Hg. This eating plan is known as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Consider boosting potassium. 2  Potassium can lessen the effects of sodium on blood pressure. 3  The best source of potassium is food, such as fruits and vegetables, rather than supplements. 4  Talk to your doctor about the potassium level that's best for you.