“With plant-based protein and other micronutrients, like fiber, potassium, magnesium, iron and Vitamin C, edamame are a nutrient-dense, low-sodium food,” says Sarah Schlichter, M.P.H., RDN.

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Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, affects nearly half of American adults and significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.

Potassium helps reduce blood pressure by easing the strain sodium places on blood vessel walls. One medium banana delivers around 420 milligrams of potassium, which amounts to 9% of the Daily Value.

But eating a broader range of plant protein sources ended up increasing high blood pressure risk among the participants. While the study did not investigate why, Otto said the findings indicate ...