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Diet Tips for Patients suffering from High Blood Pressure

Article Abstract by: DrSri    

Original Author: DrSri
High Blood Pressure or Hypertension has no permanent cure,but can be controlled by regularly taking suitable anti- hypertensive
medicines,exercise,Yoga and Pranayama,taking Suitable health supplements and following an appropriate diet plan.Below mentioned are few tips as regards to your diet:
            *Avoid intake of animal fat and hydrogenated oil(saturated fat), replace it with olive oil.corn oil or sunflower oil which contain unsaturated fat.
            *Avoid excess intake of protiens,salt and sugar.
            *Eat plenty of Apricots,tomatoes,chickoos,watermelon,Bananas,Green leafy vegetables,Beans,Bitter gourd,Brinjal,Potato,celery,Mushrooms,Grapefruit,Oranges,Amla(Indian Gooseberry) and other rich sources of Potassium and Magnesium,two very important trace minerals for controlling your B.P.
             *Also include low fat dairy products like skimmed milk,yoghurt;Fish like sardines,mackerels,salmon;Garlic and Flaxseeds in your diet.
             One can also follow DASH DIET,which consists of:Grains-7-8 daily servings,Vegetables-4-5 daily servings,Fat free dairy products-2-3 daily servings,Fish and Lean meat- lessthan two daily servings,Fats and oil(unsaturated fat)-2-3 daily servings,Nuts,Seeds and Dry beans-4-5 servings a week,sweets less than 4-5 servings a week and salt less than 1 teaspoon a day.
Published: December 19, 2007
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