Raisins are also packed with fibre, polyphenols, phenolic acid, tannins and antioxidants.
Bays added: “They are a good source of antioxidant dietary fibre that may favourably alter the biochemistry of blood vessels, causing them to be less stiff, which in turn, may reduce blood pressure.”
Polyphenols are another goodie in this dried fruit that can also relax blood vessels.
If snacking on raisins doesn’t seem like your thing, there are other lifestyle changes that can help lower high blood pressure.