Monday, January 24, 2011

HAVING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?

Tips in Controlling Your Blood Pressure



Having high blood pressure (BP) is the result of a lack of control in diet and poor lifestyle management. It can lead to a more dangerous health condition called hypertension which results to damage of the brain and even death. Needless to say, it is important that you watch what you really eat to control your blood pressure. 


Stay away from food that have preservatives. Preservatives are composed of salt or sodium so they would likely cause high blood pressure especially to older generations. Eat more fresh food picked from the garden or at the market rather than eat foods with these.
And should you actually eat foods with preservatives, try to eat them at lower doses. There will be times that you will have to mix in foods with preservatives to what you are eating but limit the amount of preservatives that comes into your system.

Certain foods like tomatoes contain susbtances that help fight off bad cholesterol and lower the blood pressure. Tomato is also a good source of vitamins and minerals that cater to the need of the body.

Garlic is another food source that helps lower it. Sure, it can taste pretty nasty while others enjoy the flavor, it can be a great help to those who are experiencing high blood pressure as its effects can easily be felt.

Most of us do not like spinach but what you do not know is that it brings down the pressure just like garlic. So, next time you want to eat spinach make sure that you incorporate both food items together to fully take advantage of the effect it gives to the body.

There are certain types of fish that can actually help maintain your blood pressure. Fish that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids help keep your heart healthy. Fish meat like tuna are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

There is simply no need for a special diet just to lower your BP. All of these are readily available on your supermarket and finally, you can eat as much as you want, without feeling guilty about your health.