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What foods should hypertensive patients eat to lower their blood pressure?
20.04.2023 05:50
High blood pressure, or hypertension, worries many of us. It is a disease of civilization, which affects up to 30% of our population. And we are usually forced to see a doctor sooner or later about this problem.
Causes of hypertension
As we say, high blood pressure is called a disease of civilization. Of course, genetic information plays a role here, but alcohol, excess salt, smoking and stress are usually considered the most common causes of high blood pressure.
However, according to a recent US study, the most important risk factors are sugar, bisphenol A, a chemical from plastic that gets into our bodies the more we drink and eat from plastic, as well as sleep apnea, thyroid problems and even loneliness.
Recovery
Treatment of arterial hypertension should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor. But you can help your treatment with proper nutrition. Of course, quitting smoking, eating less salt, avoiding stress, and reducing alcohol are the first things your doctor will recommend.
However, there are also foods that scientists say can lower blood pressure. If you eat them regularly, you will make a significant contribution to your recovery.
Foods That Lower Blood Pressure
- Fruits: banana, apple, grapefruit.
- Vegetables: garlic, beetroot, celery, cucumber.
- Other: buckwheat, legumes, fish, yogurt, chocolate (only dark with a high cocoa content), flaxseed, turmeric.
- It is recommended to eat fruits and vegetables daily in raw form, in salads and spreads, and legumes at least twice a week. Of course, drink plain water or herbal teas and move a lot.
