High Blood Pressure
Genetic factors may play a role in high blood pressure, but it is often dietary, lifestyle, psychological, and environmental factors that are the underlying causes. Outed information about cardiovascular diseases, including elevated high blood pressure, persists despite decades of research. For example, most people believe sodium to be detrimental when it comes to heart health. However, a high-sodium to low-potassium intake is actually the risk factor. Other dietary factors include overconsumption of calories, a low-fibre and high-sugar diet, and low consumption of omega-3 fatty acids. We consider all these nutritional factors when creating our blood pressure-friendly recipes.
Helpful High Blood Pressure Tips
Foods to Eat in Abundance
Celery
Flavonoid-rich foods
e.g. berries, grapes, red kidney beans
High fibre foods
e.g. vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes
Cold-water fish
Garlic and onion
Foods to Limit
Processed meat
e.g. sandwich meat, cured meat, smoked meat
Poor quality fats
e.g. margarine, fried foods, canola oil, sunflower oil
Stimulants
e.g. caffeine, alcohol, tobacco
Processed sugar
e.g. white sugar, corn syrup, fructose
Convenience foods
e.g. shelf-stable, boxed, instant and ultra-processed foods
Cook Time
5m
6h
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