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