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Diet Plan for Blood Pressure Patients - Follow these diet guidelines for high blood pressure
High blood pressure affects millions of people. According to the CDC, up to a third of those who have it don't even know it. Once you figure out the problem, you may need to make some changes. Weight problems: According to heart.org, just a few drops as five to ten pounds could lower blood pressure. That's great, but losing weight isn't easy without knowledge and change. The best method I've found is to use a calorie calculator. Caleriesperhour.com has the best one I've ever seen. It helps calculate everything you eat (including fast food) and everything...
Diet Plan for Blood Pressure Patients - Follow these diet guidelines for high blood pressure
High blood pressure affects millions of people. According to the CDC, up to a third of those who have it don't even know it. Once you figure out the problem, you may need to make some changes.
Weight problems: According to heart.org, there are only a few drops as five to ten pounds could lower blood pressure. That's great, but losing weight isn't easy without knowledge and change.
The best method I've found is to use a calorie calculator. Caleriesperhour.com has the best one I've ever seen. It helps calculate everything you eat (including fast food) and everything you do. At the end of the day, when you've burned more than you ate, you're on your way to weight loss.
What to avoid: There are things that can cause blood pressure to rise, no matter how much you weigh. Sodium and caffeine are two of the worst offenders. Reducing sodium intake to 1200 mg or less can make a big difference. Getting rid of caffeine altogether is also smart. If you eat a lot of it, don't go cold turkey. The withdrawal headache is not pleasant.
Enjoy food: Over the past nine years, I've been working on ways to get good food that doesn't threaten blood pressure. Increased use of herbs and spices is one way. It's good to use unsalted broth (or better yet, make your own). Even if I have to start from scratch (read the label on canned tomato sauce or canned pasta sauce and you'll see why), it can be made, delicious and healthy.
nutritionist: Not everyone has the time or inclination to cook a lot from scratch. A nutritionist can help you through the minefield of prepackaged foods and easy-to-prepare meals that stay within your nutritional budget. Your doctor can refer you, and some insurance plans cover it.
Inspired by Mary Bodel