An unhealthy lifestyle, stress and inadequate diet can lead to high blood pressure. This condition is increasing rapidly among the people. High blood pressure can increase the risk of heart diseases such as a heart attack. It can happen to anyone regardless of age. While most people can control their high blood pressure by making lifestyle changes, other people may need medical help. Controlling stress, doing physical activity and following the right diet can go a long way in dealing with high blood pressure. Your diet plays an important role in maintaining proper blood pressure. Patients with high blood pressure should know which foods they should avoid.
Check out the list of foods you should avoid:
Do not consume sugary foods and soft drinks if you have high blood pressure.
The caffeine in sugary foods and beverages such as ice cream, chocolate, cake, soft drinks and coffee can raise your blood pressure. These foods also lead to weight gain which can further lead to high blood pressure.
Foods such as pizza, sandwiches, burgers and other processed foods are rich in sodium. People with high blood pressure should avoid these foods as they contain excessive salt which is a major cause of high blood pressure.
Sweet foods not only increase weight but also increase high BP. According to a report by the Heart Organization, women should not consume more than 6 teaspoons of sugar in a day while men can consume more than 9 teaspoons of sugar.
Consumption of saturated fat increases bad cholesterol while decreases in good cholesterol. This causes high BP.
Similarly, red meat increases a person’s blood pressure. Beef, lamb, pork and goat meat should be avoided if you are suffering from high BP.
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