Dietary measures to maintain blood pressure

Hypertension (HT) is defined as a systolic blood pressure (SBD) above 140 mm hg, a diastolic blood pressure (DBD) above 90 mm hg or when levels below are maintained by antihypertensive medication. Hypertension can experience cardiovascular disease such as stroke, angina, myocardial infarction, heart failures, retinopathy and renal disease. It is such a serious disorder that should be cured as early as possible when detected. The main cause of hypertension can result from one’s diet.

Hypertension is referred as “silent killer’ because its outward symptoms are so difficult to detect. People who ages are highly experience hypertension in their day-to-day life. This can badly affect the whole life and their loved ones. Person with hypertension should be cared by his/her emotional relationships. It is also best to visit doctor and they can help to improve the diet. As people age their hearts have to work harder pump blood around the heart. It is because that is essential to keep the body balance and healthy one. It is also reliable to check blood pressure regularly.

Preventive measures to avoid hypertension

• Avoid oiled foods, processed foods, tinned and canned foods.

• Take less than 6gm of salt each day.

• Encourage your diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits.

• Avoid fried and fatty foods.

• Avoid monosodium glutamate (ajinomoto).

• Best to give up salty foods like chips, pickles, dried fish, crisps, papads and sated nuts.

• Maintain weight for height.

• Avoid adding extra salt at table.

• Avoid sausages, cheese, yeast extract, salt, smoked meat, biscuits, pizza and soya chauce.

• Avoid adding salt while cooking rice.

You can also follow regular daily exercise that has an effect in lowering blood pressure. But it is reliable to avoid rigorous exercise. Excessive intake of alcohol should be completely avoided. People with hypertension can also spend their time in the program of meditation and yoga that can help to avoid stress and mental tension.

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