Hypertension: which foods should be avoided by people with high blood pressure

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Arterial pressure is the force of blood pressure on the walls of blood vessels. Increased blood pressure increases the load on the heart and can lead to various diseases. In order to lower the blood pressure level, certain foods should be avoided, according to experts.

These are products with a high content of salt, sugar and saturated fats and trans fats. Dr. Ross Perry said in an interview that the worst choices for people with high blood pressure are frozen pizza, canned pickles and soups, alcohol and coffee.

Foods with a high salt content include:

• semi-finished products;
• smoked, cured, salted meat, including bacon, ham, sausages, sausages;
• smoked and salted fish, incl. including sardines, caviar, anchovies;
• burritos and pizza;
• canned foods;
• salted nuts.

As for products containing sugar, first of all, you should limit the use of:

• barbeque sauce and ketchup;
• fruit juices;
• sports drinks ;
• chocolate milk;
• granola and flakes.

Foods with a high content of saturated fats include:

< li>butter (butter, ghee, coconut and palm);
• fat;
• cake;
• biscuits;
• fat meat;
• sausage products;
• cheese.

As for products with a high content of trans fats, which are dangerous for people with high blood pressure, in the first category includes:

• bakery;
• popcorn;
• fried foods, including French fries, donuts and chicken;
• non-dairy coffee creamer;
• margarine.

“People with high blood pressure should follow a diet consisting of whole grain products, fresh fruits, leafy greens, low-fat meat, and a lot of water,” concluded Dr. Ross Perry.