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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the term used to describe blood pressure that is higher than usual. Experts state that a diet low in added sugars and salts and limiting consumption of processed foods, red meats, saturated fats, and alcohol can help those with high blood pressure.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that approximately 45% of adult Americans suffer from excessive blood pressure. An elevated risk of heart disease, stroke, and several other health issues could result from this.
What to eat if you have high blood pressure?
- You should eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains
- You should follow the DASH Diet which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and it is one of the most effective dietary ways to lower your blood pressure.
- You should eat potassium-rich food like apricots, avocados, melons (cantaloupe or honeydew), fat-free or low-fat dairy products, spinach and greens, fish (tuna and halibut) and legumes
- You should also eat molasses, mushrooms, oranges/orange juice, potatoes, prunes/prune juice, raisins and dates and tomatoes
- Ground flaxseed is also helpful in lowering the blood pressure.
What you avoid if you have high blood pressure?
- Highly processed foods
- saturated fats
- salt
- fried food
- excessive alcohol
- Diets high in sodium
- Processed meats
- Fatty meats
- Grapefruit as it can negatively interact with high blood pressure medication
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