| High Blood Pressure |
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| Written by maryannerarick1 | |
| 23 June 2008 | |
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Summary of the high blood pressure diet- Dash grains 7- 8 servings vegetables 4-5 servings fruits 4-5 servings Lowfat or Fat-Free Dairy 2-3 servings Meats, poultry & Fish 2 or less servings Nuts, seeds & dry beans 4-5 per week Fats & oils 2-3 Sweets 5 per week Notes on the diet: In general, a diet that emphasizes fruits & vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy appears effective in ssaving points off a blood pressure reading. In particular, shedding pounds, cutting down on sodium, boosting potassium intake and limiting alcohol are all proven ways to help control blood pressure. Notes on supplements: Avoid taking the following herbal supplements as they may increase blood pressure: ephedrea, ginseng, licorice and feverfew ( For detailed information, read Herd Drug Interations) On the other hand, garlic and flax seed have shown some effects in lowering high blood pressure. Notes on minerals: Potassium, as well as calcium, plays an important role in regulating high blood pressure , Bananas, beans tofu and potatoes are all rich sources of potassium,. Try baking, roasting or streaming when cooking vegetables. Avoid boiling as potassium leaches out into the water during cooking. As for calcium, an average adult needs at least 1000mg of calcium daily.
written by maryanne june 23, 2008 |
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