Hypertension Diets

A wise choice of diet can help lower high blood pressure much easier.  On the other hand, eating the wrong foods can make things worse by increasing the blood pressure.

Good & Bad diets for high blood pressure

• Increase Fruits intake
• Increase Vegetables intake
• Increase low fat or fat free dairy products
• Reduce sodium salt intake
• Limit red meat, sweets, and sugar-containing beverages.
• The plan is rich in nutrients, protein, and fiber.

Avoid Sodium Salts

If having high blood pressure cut down on table salt and other forms of sodium. It is suggested to limit sodium intake not more than 2,500 milligrams of sodium (about 1 teaspoon of salt) a day that includes all sodium consumed, whether added for cooking, in the table, or already present in food products. It is a fact that processed foods account for most of the sodium salt that is consumed.

Products contain sodium

• Soy sauce,
• Seasoned salts,
• Monosodium glutamate (MSG),
• Baking soda, and
• Some antacids.

Choose products lower in sodium

• Fresh fruits and 
• vegetables are naturally low in sodium.

Avoid Caffeine

Caffeine is present in coffee, tea and sodas; Caffeine raises blood pressure only temporarily. But it is assumed that if one continues consuming frequently may permanently increase the blood pressure and keep it high for ever. Thus it is advisable to give up or at least limit caffeine containing products.

Adrenal gland is stimulated naturally only on fright or fight situations that is at emergency or at dangerous situations, but caffeine stimulate it artificially without any requirement. If adrenal gland is stimulated it increase heart rate, muscle tension and results in higher blood pressure.