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Control Hypertension with Proper Diet

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Hypertension is one of the major problems that many people
face today. There are many causes of or reasons for hypertension.
The causes or reasons may very from one person to the next. One
of the reasons for hypertension could be genetic. Other reasons
are a stressful and tension-filled lifestyle, obesity, kidney
diseases, hormonal imbalance, blood flow blockade, arteriosclerosis
and the use of steroids.

If you have hypertension, you can control hypertension by making
changes in your lifestyle and following a sensible and healthy
diet. You will need to consult with your nutritionist on the
matter of diet. A nutritionist can recommend a good diet to help
you control your hypertension. When you reduce your hypertension,
you avoid the dangers of heart disease and kidney disease.

Intake of high calorie foods lead to obesity. Thus, a proper
calorie intake is needed for each person. A person's calorie
intake varies according to the person's sex, age and type of
physical activity he or she does in the course of a normal day.

People with severe hypertension also have to reduce their intake
of protein. Researches and studies have indicated that an intake
of just one gram of protein per kilogram of a person's weight is
sufficient amount of protein for a person with hypertension.

Low fat diet is recommended for people with hypertension. People
with hypertension are also advised to avoid consuming foods that
contain high levels of animal fat. Meat, margarine butter usually
has high levels of saturated fatty acids. These saturated fatty
acids are not good for a person's health. It is also recommended
that foods for people with hypertension be cooked in corn oil,
olive oil or sunflower oil. It is also good for hypertensive
people to refrain from eating meat, eggs, prawns, liver and lobster.

To ensure that the body and its organs are functioning properly,
the body needs minerals and vitamins. People with hypertension
should not take more than three grams of sodium per day. Instead,
they can take more potassium. Foods like leafy vegetables,
apricots, tomatoes and bitter gourd are potassium rich. And
finally, people with hypertension need to avoid drinking alcohol
and smoking. Avoiding these would help to reduce the adverse
effects of hypertension.



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Disclaimer: The information in this article does not constitute
professional advice. This article is for informational purposes
only and should not be taken as medical advice. It is best to
consult with a physician.

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