Diet for high blood pressure

As 2/3 of the population are suffering from it, high blood pressure is a serious health problem that needs to be avoided. Here are the foods you should avoid if you’re suffering from high blood pressure:

Sugar

According to studies, consuming sugar often is even more dangerous for your health than consuming salt frequently.

Trans fats and omega-6 fats

Both types of fat can be found in processed meat and can raise the inflammation in your body, effectively causing high blood pressure.

Alcohol

Drinking significant amounts of alcohol will narrow down your arteries and increase your blood pressure. This is why you should stick to the recommended amount of alcohol – 1 drink over 65, and two drinks if you’re younger than 65.

Foods rich in sodium

Avoid consuming foods rich in sodium such as canned and processed food.

Caffeine

Caffeine can be found in coffee, energy drinks, and soda cans and is highly dangerous in larger amounts. Caffeine can raise your blood pressure significantly, so make sure to consume it moderately.

Here are some foods that can reduce your blood pressure:

A Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are great for your cardiovascular health. It includes olive oil, fresh fruit, and vegetables, fish as well as olives.

Omega-3 rich foods

Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reduce your blood pressure. To do this and treat inflammation, add flaxseeds, grass-fed beef and wild salmon in your daily diet.

Foods rich in fiber

Fresh vegetables, beans, and seeds contain a lot of fiber which will keep your blood vessels clean and regulate your blood pressure.

Foods rich in potassium

The American Heart Association suggests that a diet rich in potassium can control your blood pressure and negate the effects of sodium on your blood vessels.

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