Dietary Keys To Reducing High Blood
Pressure |
| Fruits and Juices |
 Increase consumption of juices,
fruits (especially bananas) and whole grain based cereals to counteract high
levels of potassium found in other foods and in your body. |
| Monounsaturated Fats |
Increase consumption of products with monounsaturated
fats, such as olive oil, in your diet can greatly diminish your risk of high
blood pressure and may even eliminate the need to take medication to control the
situation. |
| Potassium Intake |
Decrease potassium intake to 2,400 milligrams or less
on a daily basis. |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
Increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids that are
commonly found in cold-water fish. These acids are proven to reduce high-blood
pressure as well as lower your cholesterol. |
| Whole Oats |
Increase consumption of whole oats help to help
control your high blood pressure. Additionally, they also have positive affects
on cholesterol and blood sugar levels. |
| Vitamin C |
Increase consumption of products containing Vitamin C
to battle high blood pressure. This may mean a daily vitamin supplement or be
part of an increased consumption of fruits, such as oranges. |
| Helpful Blood Pressure Reminders |
| Have your blood pressure checked by your doctor. |
| If you have high blood pressure, follow your doctor's
advice about changing your diet and lifestyle habits. |
| If your doctor has prescribed medication for your high
blood pressure, it is very important to take it regularly. If you have any new
symptoms, call your doctor. |
| Measure and record your blood pressure at home
regularly. This information may be valuable to your doctor in evaluating your
condition. |
| Cooperate. You and your doctor must work together in
order to keep your blood pressure and your diabetes under control. |
