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High blood pressure cannot be cured, but it can usually be controlled and by doing so you'll lower your risk of other complications like congestive heart failure, heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure etc. Keep high B.P under control simply by making a few lifestyle and dietary modifications. 41 Indian Foods to Avoid with High Blood Pressure
Given below are 9 foods to avoid when you have high blood pressure with images and reason on why. 1. Spinach: Spinach having a high sodium count is best avoided by hypertensives. Moreover spinach is also used in good quantities in most recipes, thus to avoid fluctuations in blood pressure avoid spinach.
Spinach (Palak) 2. Bread : Bread is one ingredient, which is irresistible by most of us. But bread has the highest amount of salt and thus sodium. Moreover plain bread's main ingredient is maida, which does no good to your body as it will raise the blood sugar levels and shut down the fat burning. These 2 particulars are enough to make it a No-No for hypertension.
Bread 3. Tomato Ketchup : Tomato ketchup and other ready to eat sauces have high amounts of salt being added as preservative. These can be tagged as ‘worst foods’ for hypertensive’s.
Tomato Ketchup 4. Fenugreek leaves : Fenugreek leaves also is as a leafy vegetable best avoided by hypertensive due to its sodium count. Fenugreek leaves 5. Lettuce : Lettuce has almost same sodium count like spinach, thus best dodged from our diet. Alternatively toss it in salad in small quantities with other high potassium foods. Lettuce 6. Cashew nuts : Cashew nuts are loaded with calories and fats, so hypertensive’s who have obesity or high cholesterol and have been advised to restrict the consumption of fat should avoid it. Cashew Nuts 7. Peanut Butter : Readymade peanut butter is another sodium brimming ingredient, so avoid it. If you want to enjoy it try small quantities of Homemade Peanut Butter made with unsalted peanuts. Peanut Butter 8. Processed cheese : Processed cheese is fat-laden. You do not need that excess fat. It can pile up and clog the arteries and may be a causative factor of heart disease. Processed Cheese 9. Muskmelon : Muskmelon is one fruit, which too has good amounts of sodium. You can avoid it or combine it with other low sodium fruits. There are a variety of other fiber rich fruits to choose from. Muskmelon 4 Lifestyle Modifications to Lower Blood Pressure Most of us lead unhealthy lifestyles with minimum physical activity, erratic and unwholesome meals, and several other bad habits. Just a few simple changes in lifestyle can help to control high B.P.
8 Dietary Modifications to Lower Blood Pressure Food habits these days are more a matter of convenience than following a sensible diet. We tend to eat all the wrong things because we lack time or the inclination to cook wholesome meals. To regulate high B.P make these important changes in your daily diet.
Low Salt Green Pea and Basil Soup, Low Salt Recipe 2. Eat a healthy and a well balanced diet low in
saturated fat and cholesterol as fat is the main culprit for causing blocks in the blood vessels. See our low fat, healthy low salt oats, moong dal veg khichdi made with minimum fat. 4. Choose healthy cooking methods like baking, steaming, and roasting instead of frying and shallow frying and avoid deep fried foods and fat-laden processed foods like bread, biscuits, khari, etc. We have made a special low salt high fibre multigrain bread just for you. 5. Think carefully about your food choices if you dine out frequently. Don’t get tempted by the high-fat or sugary options. Try our Mooli moong dal low salt recipe.
Mooli Moong Dal, Low Salt Recipe
6. Opt for low fat milk and milk products to keep a check on your saturated fat intake. We have used skim milk powder to make low fat milk and milk products in our recipes. Alternatively can make low fat milk at home. All you need to do is boil the milk and skim the fat layer (malai) that is formed after it has cooled.
Repeat this procedure atleast twice or thrice to get almost low fat milk. Note that buffalo’s milk is low in sodium as compared to cow’s milk hence prefer the former than latter. 6 Ways to restrict your sodium intake: 1. Keep salt out of sight at mealtimes to avoid the temptation of sprinkling some over cooked food. Bulgur Wheat Pulao, Low Salt Recipe 4. Avoid foods with excessive preservatives and salt such as ready-to-use sauces, ketchups,
pickles, chutneys, dressings, and soya sauce; processed foods like bread,
cheese, chips, and papad; foods containing MSG (mono sodium glutamate); breakfast cereals; and canned foods. Although these restrictions are highly individualistic the basic limits for sodium intake are as follows: • Mild restriction: 2,000-3,000 mg/ day (1 – 1½ tsp salt) You can use these values to calculate your sodium intake per day: • 1/8 tsp salt = 290.62 mg sodium Do’s for Lower Blood Pressure 1. Lose weight if overweight. Add a dash of fibre to your diet • Fibre helps to remove excessive fat and cholesterol that would otherwise block the blood vessels, leading to high B.P. See fibre rich vegetable sald made with low salt. Nutritious Vegetable Salad, Low Salt and High Fiber Veg Salad • Include more whole grains, pulses and sprouts in your
daily diet to get your share of fibre. Cabbage Nachni Koftas in Makhani Gravy, Low Salt Recipe Keep a watchful eye on your sodium intake People suffering from high B.P have to restrict their sodium intake depending on their blood pressure levels. Refer to the table of Ready Reckoner for Sodium Content of Foods given below for a list of foods to be avoided. SALT is at the top of the list of sodium-rich offenders, and unfortunately we all find it quite difficult to do without this ingredient in our cooking. But, better late than never! While it is a good idea to cut back on the amount of sodium you and your family consume, keep in mind that a sudden switch from salt-laden foods to foods prepared with no salt will probably win few converts. Plan to cut back on sodium over the course of a few weeks or even months and remember that your goal is not to get your sodium intake to zero but to restrict it to suitable levels. foods to avoid with high blood pressureWhat shouldn't you eat with high blood pressure?50 foods and drinks to avoid for people with high blood pressure. Salty foods.. Sugary foods.. Red meat.. Sugary drinks.. Alcohol.. Saturated fats.. Processed and prepackaged foods.. Condiments.. What is the best breakfast for high blood pressure?What to Eat for Breakfast with High Blood Pressure. Oatmeal. Oatmeal is high in fiber and low in sodium. ... . Eggs. Eggs are high in protein and one of the more popular breakfast options. ... . Yogurt and Berries. ... . Whole Grain Bread, Bagels and English Muffins. ... . Unsalted Nuts. ... . Dark Chocolate. ... . Fruits and Vegetables. ... . Fruit Smoothies.. What is the number one food that causes high blood pressure?Salt or sodium
Salt, or specifically the sodium in salt, is a major contributor to high blood pressure and heart disease. This is because of how it affects fluid balance in the blood. Table salt is around 40 percent sodium. Some amount of salt is important for health, but it's easy to eat too much.
What should I avoid doing if I have high blood pressure?Lifestyle - Certain lifestyle habits can raise your risk for high blood pressure, such as eating too much sodium (salt) or not enough potassium, lack of exercise, drinking too much alcohol, and smoking.
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