What is Hypertension?

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.

Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120.Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke.

Eating a healthier diet with less salt, exercising regularly and taking medication can help lower blood pressure.

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Hypertension common Symptoms:

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• Headaches.

• Shortness of breath.

• Nosebleeds.

• Dizziness.

• Chest pain.

• Visual changes.

• Blood in the urine

• Excessive sweating

 

Hypertension Include foods are:

 

Vegetables like Carrots, Beetroots, Beans, Tomotoes, Cabbage,

Low sodium Foods

All types of fruits Banana, Watermelon, Pomogranates, Blueberries,Kiwi and citrus fruits like lemon, Oranges and Mosambi

Green leafy vegetables 

Femented Yogurt

Lentils and Other pulses

Mushrooms, Sweet Potatoes and Potatoes

Lean Meat like Fatty fish

Low fat dairy foods like milk and yogurt

 

Hypertension  avoid foods are:

 

Pickles Papads,

Highly processed foods with Saturated or transfat

French fries

Readymade soups

Alcohol

Aerated drinks

Salted Butter

Maida based products and Bakery Items

Spinach

White bread

Tomato Ketchup

Musk melon

Processed cheese

Soya Sauce

Avoid foods which has excessive preservatives