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Food for people with high blood pressure

 

High blood pressure occurs more often in the elderly. It is considered a chronic disease and requires good care of oneself. Therefore, taking care of food or nutrition is considered very important. How should patients with high blood pressure eat?

Sodium

It has been found that eating less sodium can help lower blood pressure. Sodium is found in large amounts from seasonings such as salt, soy sauce, fish sauce or seasoning sauce, processed foods such as sausage, Chinese sausage, canned food, fermented foods such as pickled mustard greens, salted eggs, dried shrimp, salted fish, gourami, etc. Natural foods such as rice, meat, eggs, milk, beans, vegetables, fruits, and fats. Contains only a small amount of sodium



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Potassium

Found in many types of vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Research has found that people with high potassium intake have lower blood pressure than people with low potassium intake. Potassium increases the excretion of water and sodium from the body. Helps prevent and control high blood pressure

Calcium

Calcium is found in milk and dairy products. Fish that can be eaten with bones and some dark green vegetables. Calcium helps control blood pressure and control body weight

Magnesium

Magnesium is found in many green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and beans. Magnesium plays a role in inhibiting the contraction of smooth muscles in the blood vessel walls. Helps in the expansion of blood vessels. Therefore helps in reducing blood pressure.

 Alcohol

Drinking 3 alcoholic beverages per day increases blood pressure by 3 mmHg. Therefore, you should refrain or control the amount less.


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