Diet for high blood pressure patients

Dash diet

 The DASH diet is designed to help treat or reduce high blood pressure by motivating people to reduce sodium in their diet and to eat a variety of foods rich in nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium. By following the DASH diet, this may lead to a reduction in blood pressure within only two weeks, and over time, systolic blood pressure can drop from 8-14 points, and the benefit of this diet is not limited to reducing blood pressure only. It is also recommended to reduce osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

DASH diet diet

 The DASH diet has many advantages, including:

 This diet allows eating large amounts of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, chicken and fish, and legumes, and this diet allows eating red meat, sweets, and fats, but in small quantities.

 Caffeine can raise blood pressure, even if it is temporary, so it is recommended to consult a doctor if a person suffering from high blood pressure wants to drink caffeinated drinks.

 This type of diet is not intended for weight loss, but people may lose some extra kilograms, because this diet can help people move towards healthy foods.

Suggested diet in DASH

 It is recommended to follow the following recommendations in the DASH diet (which provides about 2000 calories per day):

 Legumes: 7-8 servings per day.

 Vegetables: 4-5 servings a day.

 Fruit: 4-5 servings a day.

 Low-fat dairy products: 2-3 servings per day

. Meat, poultry, and fish: two servings or less per day.

 Nuts, seeds, and legumes: 4-5 servings per week.

Fats and oils: two to three servings a day.

 Sweets: It is recommended to reduce its intake to less than 5 portions per week.

Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet includes some recommendations, including:

This diet recommends eating large amounts of fruits, vegetables, bread, grains, potatoes, nuts, beans, and olive oil.

 She recommends consuming moderate amounts of dairy, fish, and poultry.

 It is recommended to eat red meat in small quantities.

 Eat eggs 4 times a week maximum.