Here are the foods to avoid and drinks that can help lower your blood pressure: Foods to avoid: * Salt or sodium * Deli meat * Frozen pizza * Pickles * Canned soups * Canned tomato products * Sugar * Processed foods with trans or saturated fat Drinks that can help lower your blood pressure: * Skimmed milk * Tomato juice * Beet juice * Hibiscus tea * Pomegranate juice