Instead, you should get your blood pressure checked regularly by your GP.
If you’re at risk of high blood pressure, such as being overweight, a smoker, or having a family history of heart disease – you should be getting your blood pressure checked once a year.
And if you are over the age of 40, the NHS says you should be getting it checked every five years.
But, could just a teaspoon of one special food item, every day, keep your blood pressure under control?