Fight Hypertension With The Right Diet

We all want to stay fit throughout our lives but many a timethe wish is not granted. And when one finds that one issuffering from high blood pressure, it could come as a shockbecause not many who are apparently healthy even think thatthey could be suffering from any disease at all. High blood pressure is condition that can be a result of anumber of factors. Smoking, high stress, physical inactivity,and excessive alcohol consumption are few of them. Besidesthese factors, our daily diet plays a vital role not only incontributing to high blood pressure but also in effecting theoverall health. It is always advisable for the patient of high blood pressureto reduce the intake of foods rich in sodium and salt, as theyare found to be a major contributing factor to high bloodpressure. No doubt that with the reduction of the quantity ofsalt in your daily diet you can lower sodium content to someextent but the best way to avoid sodium is to have a diet ofwhole foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.In addition to the above, even with the lowering down of theconsumption of canned and frozen foods you can limit the intakeof sodium. The quantity of water should be increased to eight glasses perday. This would make your diet healthy. Start having grilledlean meats rather than fried variety of foods. A reduction inthe consumption of white flour and sugar also helps. After reading the above said dietary needs, you may feel thatthe high blood patient will have to bid adieu to his favoritefoods forever. But it is not so. The intake of recommendedfoods helps you lead a healthier life and you may still enjoyyour 'favorite' food once in a while. Keep your visits to your physician regular because that wouldkeep your condition well monitored. This would help you a greatdeal in keeping your high blood pressure within acceptablelimits and below danger levels. It is a fact that there is no cure for high blood pressure, butone can still keep it under control with the help of properdiet, medication and exercise.About The Author: To get more information visithttp://www.blood-pressure-updates.com/bp/magazine/edition/Low-Blood-Pressure.htm,http://www.blood-pressure-updates.com/bp/magazine/edition/Blood-Pressure-Diet.htmandhttp://www.blood-pressure-updates.com/bp/magazine/edition/High-Blood-Pressure.htm