By Agency Reporter
Canned fruits
In order to avoid rise of blood
pressure, try restricting the consumption of canned foods. Brine is used
to preserve the vegetable. Make sure you rinse them thoroughly before
consumption to get rid of extra salt. Also boiling of salted or brined
vegetables for at least 10 mins before consumption would help to reduce
the sodium intake considerably. Even fruits are canned along with acid
regulators which are sodium salts of different compounds. These foods
prove to be the hidden sources of sodium.
Bakery products
Packed with salted saturated fats, sodium
rich leavening agents (baking powder, soda bicarb). This can lead to
increase in blood pressure and also obesity which aggravates the problem
further.
Sugar
Sugar and other sweets from sugar like
mithais, candies, pastries, cakes, etc. should be avoided as they all in
excess lead to obesity. Many researches have proven that obese
individuals are more prone to develop hypertension.
Fats
Excess consumption of fats leads to
obesity which in turn leads to high blood pressure. The consumption of
saturated and trans fats in the diet should be avoided. All fried food
stuffs, butter, margarine, coconut oil, etc. should be consumed in
minimal amounts.
Caffeine
Reduce the intake of caffeine products
like cocoa, coffee or some soft drinks as these being stimulants give
rise to instant spike in blood pressure. Caffeine acts as a
vasoconstrictor, i.e. it narrows the arteries increasing the pressure of
blood flow. Limit the intake of coffee to two cups a day only.
•Source: Care2.com
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