Patients with high blood pressure should pay attention to controlling the intake of fruits with high sugar content when choosing fruits, because excessive sugar intake may cause blood sugar to rise and affect blood pressure control. Here are some fruits that are recommended for people with high blood pressure to eat less:
Grapefruit: Although grapefruit has some blood pressure-lowering benefits, it may affect the efficacy of the drug. When taking antihypertensive drugs, if you drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit, it may cause the effect of the medicine to weaken, so it is recommended that people with high blood pressure eat less.
Mango: Mango is higher in sugar, which may cause blood sugar to rise. In addition, if the body is unable to digest and absorb all the nutrients from mango, these remaining nutrients may be converted into fat and deposited in the body, leading to obesity and increased blood viscosity, which can affect blood pressure.
Watermelon: Watermelon is a summer fruit, but it is high in sugar and calories, so it is not recommended for people with high blood pressure to eat too much.
In addition to the above-mentioned fruits, patients with high blood pressure should also control the intake of other fruits with higher sugar content, such as pears, pomegranates, grapes, citrus, lychees, etc. On the contrary, patients with high blood pressure are advised to choose fruits with moderate sugar content and high potassium content, such as apples, strawberries, lemons, etc. Potassium can help smooth muscles relax and blood vessels dilate, which can contribute to a certain drop in blood pressure.