As the Spring Festival gets closer and closer, every household is immersed in the festive atmosphere of the festival. For the elderly with high blood pressure, this time should not only enjoy reunion and joy, but also pay special attention to their diet health. Hypertension is a common chronic disease that requires long-term dietary regulation and medications**. In a special period such as the Chinese New Year, the elderly with high blood pressure should "avoid their mouths", in addition to eating less salt, there are several types of food should also be kept away as much as possible.
High-fat foods are the enemy of the elderly with high blood pressure. During the Chinese New Year, many families will prepare a variety of delicacies, including high-fat foods such as fried chicken, fried fish, and braised pork. Although these foods are delicious, excessive intake can lead to elevated blood lipids and increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Elderly people with high blood pressure should try to choose light, low-fat foods, such as steamed fish, stewed soup, etc., which not only ensures nutrition, but also avoids the health risks caused by high fat.
High-sugar foods are also something that elderly people with high blood pressure need to be wary of. Excessive sugar intake can lead to an increase in blood sugar, which can not only cause diabetes in the long run, but also aggravate high blood pressure. During the Chinese New Year, all kinds of candy, chocolate, desserts and other high-sugar foods emerge in an endless stream, and the elderly with high blood pressure should try to control their intake, or choose some low-sugar, sugar-free foods as substitutes.
High-purine foods are also something that older people with high blood pressure need to avoid. Purine is a substance found in animal food, and excessive intake will lead to an increase in blood uric acid, which can easily induce diseases such as gout. During the Chinese New Year, many families will prepare high-purine foods such as seafood and animal offal, and the elderly with high blood pressure should try to avoid eating them, or taste them in small amounts.
Spicy and irritating foods are also something that elderly people with high blood pressure need to pay attention to. These foods can irritate blood vessels, causing them to constrict and increase blood pressure, which is not conducive to the control of high blood pressure. During the Chinese New Year, some families may prepare condiments such as chili pepper and Sichuan pepper to increase the taste of the dishes, and the elderly with high blood pressure should reduce or avoid the intake of these condiments in moderation according to their taste and physical condition.
During the Chinese New Year, when family and friends get together, there are often occasions for drinking. However, for older people with high blood pressure, drinking alcohol needs to be especially cautious. Alcohol causes blood vessels to dilate and lower blood pressure, but long-term heavy alcohol consumption can damage the cardiovascular system and increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Older people with high blood pressure should avoid excessive alcohol consumption or choose not to drink alcohol to protect their health.
In addition to the above types of food, the elderly with high blood pressure should also pay attention to controlling the total calorie intake, avoid overeating, and maintain regular eating habits. At the same time, combined with moderate exercise, such as walking, tai chi, etc., can help regulate blood pressure and improve physical fitness.
In short, the Chinese New Year is a period when people with high blood pressure need to pay special attention to their diet. In addition to eating less salt, stay away from foods that are high in fat, sugar, purines, spicy and irritating, and drink too much alcohol. Elderly people with high blood pressure should choose food reasonably and maintain a healthy lifestyle according to their physical condition and taste preferences.