maya
Joined: 30 Jan 2006
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 Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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I am sure he will have to talk to his doctor some more, but untill then I can give few advices.
He should eat low fat food (like no pork, low fat milk...) and avoid alcohol.
Very important is to avoid salt- remove the salt shaker from the table. Meals can be very tasty without salt- very tasty meals can be made with herbs and spices- use fresh and dried herbs (onions, garlic, basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, rosemary, black and red pepper). Garlic is natural antibiotic and it lowers high blood pressure.
Milk products are still recommended, such as low fat milk, low-sodium cheeses and yogurt, but people with high blood pressure should avoid regular cheeses and regular cottage cheese.
All fruits are recommended, but he should avoid canned ones. The same is with vegetables- all fresh vegetables are suggested, also frozen vegetables, but no dressings and has to be careful to consume low-sodium vegetable juices.
It is important to consume all sodium low or better sodium free foods.
Considering bread- best is whole grain or enriched breads, all chips (like potato, tortilla chipes) should be avoid. Also avoid pasta (especially made form white flour).
Considering meat- eat more chiken breasts and other poulty, fish, salmon, also canned salmon without salt, shellfish. Do not fry- it is best to grill or cook. Avoid cured meats, processed meats, cold cuts, smoked meast, hot dogs...
When dealing with high blood pressure, you should not only take care about proper diet, but also proper physical activity. |
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