Improper diet is a cause of high blood pressure, which in turn is the main risk of stroke and heart attack.
Mediterranean foods naturally lower high blood pressure.
According to the
German Society for Nutrition e.
V.
alone, a balanced diet with lots of vegetables, fruit, legumes, whole grain products, protein-rich plant foods and low-fat dairy products can already lower blood pressure values without medication.
There are basically simple tips that can achieve a significant effect:
Fresh fruit and vegetables instead of canned food, for example
Eat lots of legumes like peas and beans
Eat little red meat and processed meat products
Season with a little salt overall, reduce the table salt intake to less than five grams per day
Use herbs and salt-free spices
Eat high-fat fish with omega-3 fatty acids, such as mackerel, herring, and salmon, at least once a week.
Omega-3 fatty acids also lower excess LDL cholesterol in the blood.
Avoid alcohol because of its blood pressure-increasing effect
Vegetables, fruit and fish as well as vegetable oils are considered “natural blood pressure reducers”.
These include various foods such as tomatoes, nuts, spinach, kale, olive oil, garlic and beets.
About three million people in Germany live with high blood pressure, about one in three is affected.
More than 30 percent of those affected do not know anything about their disease, which can be dangerous and have long-term consequences.
Because high blood pressure is actually the biggest risk factor for stroke and heart attack, according to the
German Heart Foundation
.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editors are not allowed to answer individual questions about clinical pictures.
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