Tag: Hypertension Diet

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These 6 dietary secrets make it easy for you to reduce blood pressure.

One day I saw a friend who said that he had hypertension. The doctor told him to eat less salt and more high potassium food, because sufficient potassium intake can resist the boosting effect of sodium. I said: The doctor is right. You should really eat more foods rich in potassium in this situation. My friend was puzzled and asked: All I know is that bananas and lemons are rich in potassium, and what food is rich in potassium. The doctor said that you should eat 3 500 ~ 4 700 milligrams of potassium every day. How many bananas do you need to eat? I calculated an account for him: According to the latest dietary nutrient reference intake released by Read More …

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[invisible salt] on the tip of the tongue

There was once a hot news on Weibo: [Sodium chloride, a potentially toxic substance, has been detected in a fast food. Long-term exposure to sodium chloride will cause damage to the body.] It sounds terrible, but people with a little chemical knowledge all know that sodium chloride is the salt we eat and the most inseparable raw material for human cooking food. This [news] is actually a fishing news. However, if you think about it carefully, although the news is ridiculous, it is true that excessive salt intake will induce hypertension and increase the risk of heart disease and brain infarction, which will indeed cause physical injury. The Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents suggest that each person’s daily salt intake Read More …

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Antihypertensive diet, remember this phrase is enough!

The occurrence of hypertension is closely related to unhealthy diet. If you have hypertension, if you stick to a healthy diet for a long time, it will be a big help to reduce blood pressure. I’d like to introduce you to a diet against hypertension, called [DASH Diet], which has won the title of the best diet of the year in the United States for six consecutive years. Long-term adherence to DASH diet can reduce systolic blood pressure by 7 ~ 12 mmHg, which is a powerful helper to control blood pressure. In addition, it can also prevent osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. What should I do with such a good diet? After all, the eating habits of Read More …

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Patients with hypertension can eat staple food like this.

How much is the staple food? Staple food occupies the main position in the dietary structure, and the amount of staple food that adults should consume every day should be 250 ~ 400g. Coarse grains and miscellaneous beans account for 1/3 Whole grains such as brown rice and whole wheat flour that have not been finely processed, as well as coarse cereals such as corn, sorghum, oats, millet, potatoes and beans, besides containing more starch to supply human body with heat, also contain higher contents of protein, dietary fiber, minerals and vitamins. Using them to replace some flour and rice as staple food is more beneficial to balanced nutrition. According to the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents, Read More …

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Blood pressure can’t drop all the time, so comprehensive treatment is needed.

There are often complaints from hypertension patients: my blood pressure cannot be lowered. I have changed several kinds of drugs and sometimes I have taken several kinds of drugs. My blood pressure just cannot be lowered. What’s going on? In fact, this kind of situation is very common. Clinically, more than half of hypertension patients cannot reach the blood pressure standard. For patients whose blood pressure does not reach the standard, improvement can be made from the following aspects. Adjust medication The study found that 59% of these patients with substandard blood pressure took only one antihypertensive drug and 41% took two drugs. For these patients, adjusting or adding antihypertensive drugs can also help lower blood pressure. Standardize medication Many Read More …

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Eating meat will not raise hypertension, so eating it is healthier!

Meat, eggs and aquatic products are a very important part of a healthy diet. If meat is deliberately avoided for fear of rising hypertension, it may lead to malnutrition, which is not conducive to health. In the daily diet, eating some meat in an appropriate amount is crucial to a balanced nutrition. How much meat should I eat every day? According to the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents, the recommended daily intake of meat, eggs and aquatic products is 120-200g. As for weight, the following method can be used to estimate it. Meat, poultry A piece of lean meat with the same thickness as the index finger and the same length and width as the middle finger of the index Read More …

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Step 1 of Hypotensive Diet: Change Heavy Taste

Salt is closely related to hypertension. The main component of salt is sodium. When the human body ingests too much salt, the nerve center will convey the signal of thirst and the amount of drinking water will increase. In order to keep the sodium concentration at the normal level, the kidney will reduce urination, which will increase the water remaining in the body. This moisture is present in the blood, resulting in an increase in the blood circulation of the whole body, which puts strong pressure on blood vessels and increases blood pressure. In addition, when sodium ions in the body increase, the peripheral resistance of blood vessels will also increase, resulting in an increase in blood pressure. 60% of Read More …

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Eat a little miscellaneous and keep your blood pressure stable.

We all know that a low sodium diet is helpful for lowering blood pressure. In addition to low sodium, diet should also pay attention to [miscellaneous] points to ensure the supply of other nutrients, which is more conducive to health. High calcium helps keep blood pressure stable. Calcium has many benefits to the human body. It can not only make bones strong, but also soft tissues need it. Calcium in blood can strengthen and dilate arterial blood vessels, increase urine excretion and reduce the adverse effects of sodium on blood pressure. Dairy products are the first foods rich in calcium. In addition, sunflower seeds, soybeans, peanuts, walnuts, fish and shrimp, red dates, Garlic sprouts, kelp, laver and other foods are Read More …