Evidence now exists that diets containing foods that are high in potassium content and low in sodium may diminish the probability of high blood pressure and stroke.

A study at Johns Hopkins University determined that fruit and vegetable rich diets that are combined with low-fat dairy products and foods containing high amounts of potassium (350 milligrams or more) … like bananas, cantaloupe, carrots, orange juice, skim milk, spinach, non-fat yogurt and unsalted tomato sauce can lower high blood pressure readings.

Source: BETTER NUTRITION magazine … February 2001