Tag: "hypertension"

Hypertension – how to control the risk factors?

1. Lose weight if you are overweight! – Many people who have hypertension are usually overweight. If your doctor recommended to eliminate the weight that is in addition you can call a dietitian, nutritionist to implement a proper diet and adequate physical activity set. Weight loss reduces heart overworking and benefits will follow. Alcoholic drinks [...]

Fructose increases the risk of hypertension

A diet rich in fructose, the sweetest natural sugar increases the risk of hypertension, according to the latest study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Experts believe that by reducing the consumption of beverages and food industry can prevent the occurrence of hypertension. Fructose is the sweetest natural sugar that is [...]

Diets for cardiovascular diseases and hypertension

Because of salt restriction (1.5 to 3 g / day) is difficult bear, avoid monotony food, haveing a range of dishes as rich in fully seasoned foods with spices to avoid the absence of salt. These foods that are allowed: * Skimmed milk, cheese, curd unsalted, sweet cheese, cottage cheese; * Beef, chicken, turkey, in [...]

Diet against hypertension

In cardiovascular disease, diet should be low in salt, protein restricted to 60-80 g / day and with a low content of carbohydrates (flour, sweets) and fat, especially animal. Here are some suitable choices. Allowed foods * Skimmed milk, cheese, curd, unsalted, sweet cheese, cottage cheese, cow cheese; * Beef, chicken, turkey, in limited quantities [...]

Beetroot to lower hypertension

Health benefits * Help reduce inflammation: people with high intakes of choline (found in the egg yolk and soybeans) and betanina (found in vegetables such as beets and spinach) recorded 20% less inflammation, according to Greek researchers; * Protects against birth defects: it is rich in folate, essential for healthy tissues. Consumption of folate-rich foods [...]