subject: Meal Plan To Consider To Lower High Blood Pressure [print this page] Serious medication conditions are known to be associated with high blood pressure; however, if you suffer from high blood pressure or are at risk for developing high blood pressure, there are simple precautions that can be made to your diet that can have a positive and long-lasting effect. These precautions include following your doctors guidelines, avoiding certain foods that are high in cholesterol and have negative affects on your blood pressure, as well as creating a healthy meal plan.
The easiest place to begin is in your own kitchen. Look in your refrigerator and your cabinets and begin eliminating or tossing out foods that are not good for you. Regardless of how recently you purchased the product, if it is unhealthy, it should be removed. Although this statement will not be popular, one of the first things you should avoid is alcohol because it raises ones blood pressure and should likewise be avoided if you already suffer from high blood pressure. Something else that should be avoided is too much salt as some people may experience more damaging effects of high blood pressure by eating too much of this condiment. Last, consider reducing saturated fats, like those found in red meats and fast food. By doing so, you will help create a balanced blood pressure diet and reduce stress.
After you after cleansed your refrigerator and cabinets of the unhealthy/harmful foods, consider the following as a store guide and sample meal plan that will help you be well on your way to healthy eating and begin to lower your blood pressure.
Grocery Store Guide:
Recommended protein: frozen or fresh lean meats, poultry, shellfish, unsalted port, tuna, no salt salmon, unsalted nuts and seeds, low sodium peanut butter, dried peas, beans.
Recommended starches: English muffins, bagels, corn and flour tortillas, whole grain breads, oatmeal, rice, cream of wheat, shredded wheat, potatoes, white or brown rice, pasta (unsalted water), unsalted crackers, unsalted popcorn.
Recommended fruits and vegetables: canned, frozen, or fresh fruits and vegetables, no/low salt vegetables and tomato sauces.
