With the acceleration of the pace of modern life, hypertension has become a hidden health hazard for more and more people. People with high blood pressure need to pay special attention to their diet in their daily life, because poor eating habits can not only aggravate high blood pressure symptoms, but also lead to other chronic diseases. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will sort out 5 foods that people with high blood pressure should not touch, hoping to bring some inspiration to your dietary choices.
1.Salt. In the diet of people with high blood pressure, salt needs to be strictly restricted. Excessive salt intake can cause the retention of sodium ions in the body, which increases the concentration of sodium ions in the blood, which in turn leads to constriction of blood vessels, increases the burden on the heart, and aggravates high blood pressure. Therefore, the daily salt intake of hypertensive patients should be controlled to less than 5 grams.
2.Coffee and tea.
Many people are used to drinking a cup of coffee or tea in the morning to refresh themselves, but for people with high blood pressure, it is a bad diet. Caffeine and theophylline are components that stimulate the central nervous system, and they cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Therefore, it is best for people with high blood pressure to reduce or avoid coffee and tea.
3.Spicy food.
The intake of spicy foods can cause blood vessels to dilate and blood pressure to rise. For people with high blood pressure, spicy foods need to be touched less often. Foods such as chili, ginger, and garlic contain spicy ingredients, which can easily cause vasoconstriction and increase blood pressure. Therefore, people with high blood pressure should avoid consuming too much spicy food.
4.Hard fruits.
For people with high blood pressure, the intake of certain hard fruits also needs to be controlled. Although fruits such as apples, oranges, and pomegranates are highly nutritious, they require greater chewing force during chewing, which can lead to increased pressure in the carotid arteries, causing blood pressure to rise. It is recommended that patients with high blood pressure choose soft fruits to eat, such as watermelon, grapes, etc., which can reduce the impact on blood pressure.
5.Alcohol and tobacco
As a widely accepted substance that is harmful to health, tobacco and alcohol should be avoided by people with high blood pressure. Both the nicotine and alcohol in tobacco cause blood vessels to constrict and blood pressure to rise. In addition to having a direct effect on blood pressure, tobacco and alcohol can also aggravate the development of atherosclerosis and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, patients with high blood pressure should resolutely quit smoking and drinking.
As the name suggests, patients with high blood pressure need to keep themselves away from these foods, follow a reasonable dietary arrangement, adjust their diet, and choose healthy ingredients to better control high blood pressure and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Of course, in addition to eating and drinking, it is also important to have regular medical check-ups and take medication as prescribed.
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References: 1Wang Mingzi, Zhang Haixia, Li Donghua. Advances in traditional Chinese medicine for hypertension[J].China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine Information, 2012, 19(6): 81-82