| With the growing number of people being diagnosed | | | | wheat, lentils, oat bran, fruits and vegetables. One of |
| with high blood pressure, many are looking for ways | | | | the best dietary changes you can make is to reduce |
| to lower blood pressure naturally. High blood pressure | | | | your salt intake to 500 mg (1/4 teaspoon) per day. |
| can cause damage to the heart, kidneys, and blood | | | | Watch carefully for hidden salt in processed foods |
| vessels and is sometimes so subtle that it can remain | | | | and soft drinks. Add flavor to foods with other |
| undetected in its early stages. It is possible through | | | | seasonings and herbs such as paprika, parsley, lemon |
| moderate lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure | | | | juice, or dry mustard. Add potassium which helps the |
| or to reduce your risk of developing blood pressure | | | | body to get rid of excess salt. This can be done with |
| problems. Taking steps early and working with your | | | | supplements or by adding ½ to 1 whole banana |
| doctor can have a positive effect on both blood | | | | daily. |
| pressure and cholesterol. One of the main causes of | | | | Calcium can also help in the battle against |
| hypertension is being overweight. Often a 10 pound | | | | hypertension. Adding dairy products, kale, turnip |
| reduction in body weight will get blood pressure | | | | greens, or supplements can be one of nature's best |
| under control. Choosing healthy foods also plays a | | | | defenses against high blood pressure. |
| major role in blood pressure management. Eat plenty | | | | More and more studies have shown that magnesium, |
| of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and high fiber | | | | which is found in nuts, whole grain cereals, peas, |
| foods, keeping sugary desserts to a minimum. | | | | beans, and lemons, can fight the effects of high |
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| exercise program to speed up weight loss and give | | | | Finally, vitamin C, which helps maintain healthy |
| you more energy. Try to limit saturated fats as much | | | | connective tissue, supports the blood vessels making |
| as possible and include more monounsaturated fats in | | | | them resistant to high blood pressure. |
| your diet such as olive oil and canola oils. These | | | | Start implementing these simple lifestyle changes for |
| "good" oils will help reduce cholesterol levels and are | | | | lowering blood pressure naturally to maintain a healthy |
| heart healthy foods. | | | | heart and avoid serious health problems. |
| Include high fiber foods in your diet such as whole | | | | |