Foods that can Worsen Hypertension
Blood pressure is the force or pressure of blood pushing against the arteries. Normally The arteries carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body. The heart pumps blood in to the arteries each time your heart beats, and the arteries then carry the blood to other parts of the body.
Blood pressure for adults is a systolic pressure (figure on top) of 120 or less and diastolic pressure (figure at bottom) of 80 or less. Blood pressure changes throughout the day based on one’s activity or lifestyle. There are also some foods that can worsen hypertension.
High blood pressure is normally called the ‘Silent Killer’ because you may not experience any symptoms whilst having it and it can lead to very serious health conditions such as stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and many other health problems. Diet has a great impact on your blood pressure. That’s why you need to know about foods that can worsen hypertension.
It’s advisable to check your blood pressure on a regular basis to know your status.
Risk factors for hypertension include alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, stress, emotional stress, salty foods.
Some foods that worsen hypertension are
1. High sodium or salty foods: High sodium foods make the body accumulate fluid there by raising your blood volume and pressure.
2. Sugary foods
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3. Alcohol
4. Foods that contain a lot of saturated fats, such as palm oil and fatty meats
5. Red meats
6. Processed foods: These foods are normally preserved with a lot of salt or sodium, so try your best as much as you can to avoid these foods.
7. Packaged foods: These foods also contain a lot of sodium, which is not good for your health.
8. Canned vegetables and beans
9. Caffeine
10. Pizza since it contains a lot of salt.
High blood pressure is one sign of heart disease and, if left untreated, can cause serious health complications.
If you are taking hypertension medication, try your best to check your diet or know some foods that can worsen hypertension to avoid any serious complications accompanying this ‘Silent Killer’ (High Blood Pressure).
11. Energy drinks
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