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Lots of people can almost completely control their blood pressure issues just by tweaking their diet
One of the first things you should change in your lifestyle if you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure is a change in your diet. However, many don’t really know why they need to make these changes. Sometimes, this lack of knowledge can lead to a lack of motivation to make the necessary changes.
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what is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, and it’s one of the main vital signs. High blood pressure (also called hypertension) happens when blood moves through the arteries at a higher pressure than normal, putting strain on blood vessels, arteries, and the heart.
the effect of salt on blood pressure
Salt is the main culprit when it comes to foods that raise blood pressure. Foods high in salt are also high in sodium. Sodium has the property of holding onto water. The normal plasma volume in the blood can increase significantly when you eat a diet rich in sodium.
the effect of fat and calories on blood pressure
A heart-healthy diet is also one that’s low in fats and calories. Fats and calories don’t directly affect blood pressure, but they do indirectly. A diet high in “bad” fats and calories will make most people gain weight. Being overweight is a risk factor for high blood pressure. The heart has to work harder, especially if there’s a risk of high cholesterol and/or triglycerides.
the effect of alcohol and caffeine on blood pressure
A study by researchers from the social medicine department at the University of Bristol (UK) shows that drinking alcohol can raise blood pressure more than you might think, even among moderate drinkers. Scientists say the risk doubles for regular drinkers. Plus, alcohol contains empty calories that can lead to weight gain.
Caffeine is another substance that can raise blood pressure, even for those without hypertension.
Caffeine stimulates the heart, increasing heart rate, contraction strength, and also temporarily raises blood pressure. This blood pressure spike is especially risky for people who rarely consume caffeine, as their blood pressure peaks can be very high.
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