High blood pressure called hypertension is a secondary health risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature death. As a secondary risk factor it can be prevented by removing the primary ones.
A normal blood Pressure(BP) is less than 80/120.
If your BP is 80/120 or higher you are at risk for hypertension, it is called prehypertension.
High blood pressure is diagnosed as 140/90 or higher.
Blood pressure also rises as people get older making age an unavoidable risk factor for hypertension.
This article by two doctors, gives some tips on using treats to keep the numbers down.
Purple potatoes- These spuds lower your numbers by 4%.
Raisins- They lower by 5-10%.
Pumpkin seeds, cashew and walnuts lower the top number by 3-4 points and the bottom by 2-3.
Greek yogurt, left over roast chicken, smoked salmon and nuts will lower the top number by 5 points and the bottom by1.
Dark chocolate will lowers the numbers by 5 points.
Here is the article to read:
This health education program prepares people to prevent hypertension by reducing the risk factors unhealthy eating , physical inactivity and obesity.
Anyone can start today through self-directed study. Go here for the Study Room.
kroberts4u
May 22, 2012
Reblogged this on thehealthcrusader and commented:
I work with several clients that are at risk or have high blood pressure, I’m constantly giving them practical tips to help them reduce their blood pressure or reduce their risk for high blood pressure. Recently, I came across this blog with great simple tips for healthy eating to reduce blood pressure.
Madeline More
May 22, 2012
Hi i am reading this site for some time. I just want to say that i am satisfied by quality of information provided by the author.
Healthyou
May 23, 2012
They are simple useful tips that don’t cost anything.
Very easy to introduce into your diet.
Thanks for visiting kroberts4u.