This eMedTV article discusses the benefits of a high blood pressure diet such as the DASH diet. Studies have proven that following a diet such as this, which is low in sodium, can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.
The DASH eating plan (also known as the DASH diet) has been shown in several research studies to lower blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV library describes the DASH diet in detail and provides a sample eating plan.
As this eMedTV article explains, combining foods that lower blood pressure can have the same effect as blood pressure medicine. The DASH diet contains foods such as whole grains, fish, and vegetables; it calls for a reduction in salt, fat, and sugar.
Reduce the salt, and high blood pressure will likely go down. This eMedTV page explores the link between salt and high blood pressure. It also includes tips to reduce the amount of salt and sodium consumed.
Scientists studying potassium and high blood pressure have proven the benefits of potassium in a hypertension diet. This eMedTV page explains the link between potassium and high blood pressure, and provides examples of foods high in this mineral.
While fats and high blood pressure are not directly related, too much fat in one's diet may lead to risk factors for developing high blood pressure. This eMedTV article discusses the relationship between fats and high blood pressure.
This eMedTV page examines research on caffeine and high blood pressure. This research shows that drinking caffeinated beverages produces only short-term increases in hypertension and there is no strong link between caffeine and high blood pressure.
There are both good and bad effects from drinking alcohol, and blood pressure can be adversely effected, as this eMedTV page explains. While moderate drinking may be fine, alcohol can increase side effects of blood pressure medicine.
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