{"id":23239,"date":"2013-10-03T12:04:43","date_gmt":"2013-10-03T12:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tedsdiets.com\/wp\/diet-for-hypertension.html"},"modified":"2020-08-12T12:23:22","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T06:53:22","slug":"diet-for-hypertension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg-httpsdrpremcom-staging.kinsta.cloud\/globalhealthcare\/diet-for-hypertension","title":{"rendered":"Diet for hypertension"},"content":{"rendered":"
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High Blood Pressure<\/b> is the other name for Hypertension<\/b>. It can lead to severe problems for your health if not treated properly. People with hypertension must know which foods to eat in order to keep their blood pressure normal.<\/p>\n

Hypertension Diet<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

The diet is simple to understand. You won’t have to make huge changes to your diet menu.<\/p>\n

Salt <\/b>It should not be included in your diet while preparing the meals. Smoked foods<\/b>, hard cheeses,<\/b> and cold cuts<\/b> should be avoided as they tend to increase blood pressure. Vinegar<\/b>, lemon, <\/b>and herbs <\/b>can be used to replace salt to season meals.<\/p>\n

Potassium <\/b>Fruits <\/b>and veggies <\/b>are ideal to include in this diet. Eating salad is considered as a healthy lunch option. Steamed veggies like green peas<\/b>, green beans,<\/b> and spinach <\/b>along olive oil and garlic cloves are good to consume. Eating vegetable pure and vegetable soup should be given priority in dinner.<\/p>

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Saturated Fat<\/b> Eggs<\/b>, meats, <\/b>and cold cuts<\/b> tend to raise blood pressure. Fish contains omega 3<\/b> and olive oil<\/b> seem to lower blood pressure. Have fish 3times a week for lunch and dinner. For breakfast, whole grain bread <\/b>should be given priority.<\/p>\n

Alcohol <\/b>Avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol<\/b>. You must drink alcohol in a moderate manner. Having a glass of red wine<\/b> along dinner is absolutely fine.<\/p>\n

Caffeine <\/b>\u00a0Limit the intake of beverages that include caffeine such as cokes<\/b>, coffee, <\/b>and tea<\/b>. These foods seem to act as a trigger for high blood pressure. Your favorite beverage should be water.
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\nCalcium and Magnesium<\/b>\u00a0Low intake of magnesium and calcium leads to high blood pressure. Dark green veggies<\/b> such as kale, lettuce, and spinach are excellent to include. Salads can be prepared from these vegetables.
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\nVitamin D <\/b>Consuming foods rich in vitamin D is beneficial to reduce the risk of developing hypertension.<\/p>\n

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