The DASH diet for high blood pressure, as this eMedTV resource explains, has been proven to lower a person's risk for hypertension. If your blood pressure is already high, this diet for high blood pressure has been proven to lower it as well.
The DASH eating plan, which is low in saturated fat and high in fiber, protein, and magnesium, has been proven to lower blood pressure. This eMedTV article discusses the DASH eating plan in detail and provides a sample eating plan to get you started.
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 page of the eMedTV library looks at the link between coffee and high blood pressure. Since caffeine's effect is only temporary, people with hypertension can still drink coffee, and high blood pressure should not increase.
This segment of the eMedTV archives explores the connection between alcohol and high blood pressure. While moderate amounts are usually fine, too much alcohol can make hypertension worse or decrease the effectiveness of medications.
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