According to the American Heart Association, one out of every three  adults suffers with elevated blood pressure. That means that at least  one third of our population is at risk of heart trouble. Fortunately  high blood pressure can be corrected with common sense, simple dietary  and lifestyle changes and natural remedies.
Two of the first areas to look at for correcting high blood pressure are  diet and exercise. Artery clogging trans-fats, processed meats and  other items in the SADS diet of most Americans often lead to high blood  pressure and other cardiovascular problems. Switching to a healthy diet  can lower high blood pressure and prevent it from occurring in the  future. Likewise, physical exercise helps lower and prevent high blood  pressure and cardiovascular problems. The combination of good diet and  physical activity works even better.
Researchers at the  University of Aukland came to a simple conclusion after reviewing 22  blood pressure studies: Physical activity lowers blood pressure. Being  more active is likely the best thing you can do to lower blood pressure.
Several  studies have found that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps  lower elevated blood pressure. Fiber can help. A good diet, along with  physical activity, also helps drop excess weight. In one three-year  study, people who lost just ten pounds reduced their risk of high blood  pressure by two-thirds.
Thus, if you eat sensibly, lose ten  pounds and get regular exercise or physical activity (such as brisk  walks or swimming), you have a good chance of avoiding blood pressure  problems for life.