What are the best foods for your health if you have hypertension?

If you want to pick a single food or drink that is best for hypertension, I would point to hibiscus. Biscus can be drunk as a beverage, brewed as an herbal tea, and there is very solid evidence supporting its use to prevent hypertension...it works as well as some prescription drugs, and is much safer. If you want to read more about this, and find citations to scientific studies on it, I wrote an article on this topic, on a tea website that I run: ratetea.net/style/hibiscus/148/ In terms of other foods, my biggest advice would be to avoid processed foods, as they have a lot of added salt and refined carbohydrates like sugar and starch.

Instead, try to eat as many whole, natural foods as possible, especially whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and fish. There are additional things you can do to lower your blood pressure. The most important two things are exercise, and lowering your stress level.

I actually also have a different article, on a different website that I also maintain, which provides a more comprehensive approach to how to treat hypertension without using any drugs: cazort.net/topic/lower-blood-pressure-na... The overall message of the article is that there are multiple ways to tackle hypertension...and the more different approaches you take at once, the more likely you will be to be successful. Exercise, stay relaxed, eat whole, natural foods, and you'll be in much better shape! I hope you find this useful!

If you have hypertension (high blood pressure) it is important that you reduce salt intake. This is because salt is very high in sodium which is a strict no-no for hypertensive people. Rather you need to increase potassium intake.

Foods that are high in potassium are fruits, nuts and seeds and low-fat milk or milk products. Again, watch your weight and avoid fatty foods. Weight gain or obesity is a big risk for high blood pressure.

Hypertension is a lifestyle condition. You can improve your heart health by changing your diet. Experts advise shifting to DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet to control blood pressure.

Here’s a good website that will tell you more about DASH diet: ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09318.html nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/da... Apart from watching your diet, you need to exercise regularly. Researchers have found that most lifestyle diseases can be controlled if you opt for healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. You don’t need to hit the gym every day; even walking can help you keep your heart healthy!

Gh blood pressure leading to stroke and cardiovascular disease is one of the ten most expensive medical conditions according to this website – http://www.qualityhealth.com/health-lifestyle-articles/10-most-expensive-medical-conditions This is what it says: quote – Often referred to as the silent killer, many people with high blood pressure, or hypertension don't realize it until other serious health problems arise. But the truth is high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart failure and stroke. AHRQ estimates that, in 2005, $22 billion was spent on prescribed medications and $10 billion on outpatient and office-based medical provider visits to treat hypertension.

- endquote However, you can control high blood pressure through lifestyle changes such as opting for healthy diet, avoiding fatty foods, and exercising regularly.

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