Why foods to avoid with High Blood Pressure?

One of the vital ways to combat hypertension is to know the foods to avoid with high blood pressure. In this way, we actually take care of ourselves by getting to know what to eat and what not to eat.

This is because high blood pressure is a silent killer in that it shows no symptoms at all; instead it deteriorates the arteries and other organs of the body. Therefore, it should not be a thing to play with.

This disease has sent many to early graves simple because it does not show any symptoms. This is actually bad.

Before I make a list of foods to avoid with high blood pressure, we should get to know some facts about high blood pressure. Certain pressure in the arteries must be maintained by the blood in order to ensure proper circulation of blood to all the tissues of the body.

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In essence, high blood pressure is said to exist when systolic (maximum) pressure must have exceeded 140 mm Hg. Another condition is when diastolic (minimum) pressure must have exceeded 90 mm Hg. These are the conditions that pronounce high blood pressure.

In effect, diet plays important roles in maintaining blood pressure. Therefore, the more we eat simply made vegetables and fruits, the lower the risk of high blood pressure or hypertension.

It is noteworthy that high blood pressure can be detected after smoking one cigarette simply because smoking tends to cause an increase in blood pressure. This brings about vasoconstriction because nicotine is a vasoconstrictor (i.e. contracts the arteries).

Nutrients and Foods to avoid with Hypertension

The following are foods to avoid with high blood pressure:

1. Salt
2. Ham
3. Sodium
4. Sausages
5. Meat
6. Proteins
7. Saturated Fat
8. Pepper
9. Egg
10. Coffee
11. Stimulant Beverages
12. Alcoholic Beverages
13. Matured Cheeses.

These nutrients and foods are some of the main cause of high blood pressure and we should endeavor to avoid them. To effect this change, we should make a list which labels them as “Foods to avoid with High Blood Pressure” and set this list as a reminder.

Below is the detailed information regarding the above nutrients and foods to avoid with high blood pressure. This information will let us know the purpose and effects of these foods and nutrients and the reason why we should avoid the foods or avoid consuming the foods that holds these nutrients.

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Salt

When there is increase in salt consumption, it produces high blood pressure (hypertension), especially in individuals that seem quite sensitive. This is because according to Healthline, salt is one of the major contributors of High blood pressure.

And this effect is much more pronounced with the age of each and every one that consumes salt.

Therefore, in order to avoid or reduce salt intake, it is recommended we avoid those foods that have hidden salts. For example, egg which harbors too much sodium (especially the egg yolk).

Ham

A meat derivative which contains or is regarded as one of the highest sodium levels is the cured ham. This is because of the salt and several additives that must be added to it when preparing it.

These additives are nitrites and nitrates and for this, those suffering from high blood pressure should avoid it.

And for those who are free from high blood pressure, they should also mark this food as one of the foods to avoid with high blood pressure.

Sodium

The sodium content of salt determines its hypertensive effect and in some certain medications, foods or additives, this mineral is somewhat present, naturally.

Therefore, if you are hypertensive, you should consider avoiding medications, additives and foods that have much to do with sodium or you can reduce the intake and also mark sodium among the nutrients and foods to avoid with high blood pressure.

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Sausages

Considering what the meat contains, naturally, and that which is added with salt and also the additives (the nitrates and nitrites used in curing the meat are all sodium salt) sausages are quite high in sodium and also high in saturated fat, which fosters high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries.

Therefore, sausages should be considered as one of the foods to avoid with high blood pressure.

Meat

Studies find that regular consumption of meat regardless the type and how it was made has been linked to hypertension because of the amount of protein it contains.

Meat as a food that is quite rich in protein and sodium should be considered as one of the foods to avoid with high blood pressure. It is noteworthy that meat lacks potassium.

Proteins

There is a greater possibility of suffering from high blood pressure when protein consumption is quite high.

Animal proteins such as fish, eggs, milk, cheese and meat have the high blood pressure effect since they all hold a significant amount of salt and/or sodium.

Regular intake of foods with high protein content should be minimized or better still be avoided for a better healthy living.    

Saturated Fat

Narrowing and hardening of the arteries is something linked to saturated fat because saturated fat facilitates arteriosclerosis which triggers hypertension. This causes the heart to pump at a very high pressure in order to overcome this resistance to circulation of blood.

Pepper

Certain piquant spices if not all are one of the primary causes of high blood pressure. Therefore, pepper causes high blood pressure as do piquant spices and it should be minimized or its intake should be on the low. If possible be avoided.

Egg

Egg yolk has high sodium content and should be done away with, especially in cases of high blood pressure. It is only the egg white that has minimal sodium content.

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Coffee

It has been discovered that when one stops the regular intake of coffee that the blood pressure will eventually drop. It is also worthy to note that decaffeinated coffee has nothing to do with blood pressure.

Stimulant Beverages

All stimulant beverages contain caffeine such as tea, caffeinated soft drinks, mate and several others. Regular consumption of stimulant beverages such as the ones mentioned above will definitely raise the blood pressure. However, less than does coffee

Alcoholic Beverages

Certain amount of alcoholic beverages which we might consider moderate is capable of raising blood pressure. For example, three glasses of wine every day. In essence, alcoholic beverages increase high blood pressure and should be avoided.

Matured Cheeses

Matured cheeses contain a great deal of hypertensive amines and salt which are usually formed during fermentation process.

If one should be able to avoid the above mentioned nutrients and foods that provide them, it would be a better step in a right direction to combating high blood pressure.

Things to do to avoid High Blood Pressure

1. Engage in regular exercises
2. Lose some weight if you’re overweight
3. Resist sugar intake and also refined carbohydrates
4. Consume more potassium
5. Eat less sodium
6. Quit smoking if you’re a smoker
7. Avoid stress
8. Consider taking medicinal herbs
9. Do yoga
10. Consume some dark chocolates

Consuming abundant or significant amount of natural foods or plant-based foods is an effective method of avoiding high blood pressure.

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Fidel Perez

A graduate of Computer Science and Information Management Technology. Diploma – Caregiving, Certificates – Dementia and Diabetes Awareness and Management. A researcher, blogger, songwriter, singer and acoustic guitarist. Born in an environment where natural talents such as healing are imparted at our natural birth. This natural talents of healing is the result of our genetic inheritance and the training from family environment.