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.
People with high blood pressure may want to try the DASH diet (dietary approaches to stop hypertension). This eMedTV article provides a sample of the DASH diet for blood pressure and offers tips on how to incorporate it into your lifestyle.
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 sodium, and high blood pressure will likely go down. This eMedTV page explores the link between high blood pressure and salt. It also includes tips to reduce the amount of salt and sodium consumed.
Doctors studying the effect of potassium on high blood pressure have proven the supplement to be of benefit. This eMedTV page explains the results of research studies, provides examples of foods high in this mineral, and offers intake recommendations.
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.
If you have high blood pressure, you may be wondering if alcohol consumption is a good idea. This eMedTV article explains that while moderate drinking may be fine, alcohol can increase side effects of blood pressure medicine.
