According to Doctor Hoang Minh Khoa II - Xanh Pon General Hospital (Hanoi), people with high blood pressure (THA) need to pay attention to their diet with the foods they should eat and avoid.
Good foods for people with THA
Berries: Blueberries and strawberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid.
Bananas: High in potassium, a mineral that plays an important role in controlling THA.
Beetroot: Drinking beetroot juice can reduce HA.
Dark chocolate: This sweet food has the effect of lowering HA. Cocoa-rich chocolate can reduce HA in people with THA or pretachety.
Watermelon: Contains an amino acid called citrulline, which can help control THA. Citrulline helps the body produce nitric acid, which has the effect of relaxing blood vessels and increasing the elasticity of arteries, thereby helping blood circulation, so it can lower HA.
Kiwi: Eating 3 kiwis a day for 8 weeks can significantly reduce both your autumn and concentration compared to eating 1 apple a day for the same amount of time. Kiwi is also rich in vitamin C, which can improve HA in people who consume about 500mg of vitamin per day for about 8 weeks.
Oatmeal: Contains a type of fiber called beta-glucan that can lower blood cholesterol levels. Green vegetables: Green leafy vegetables are rich in nitrates, which help control THA.
Garlic: Garlic increases the body's production of nitric acid, helping smooth muscles relax and dilate blood vessels, thereby reducing HA in the liver and tamorax in people with THA.
Lentils and other beans: Peas are a great source of protein and vegetarian fiber, which can be used in many dishes.
Fermented foods: High in probiotics to add to your daily diet such as natural yogurt, kimchi, ginseng mushrooms, apple cider vinegar.
Cinnamon: Can help reduce HA in the short term.
Pistachios: Is a health-healthy seed that can reduce HA.
Foods to avoid for people with THA
Salt: Sodium can make a significant amount of THA. According to the results of a study since 2013, reducing salt intake to below 4.4g per day will significantly reduce HA and tamonephritis.
Caffeine: caffeine in coffee, tea, energy drinks can cause THA. A review of 5 studies shows that drinking 2 cups of heavy coffee can cause the average alcohol concentration and affection within 3 hours of drinking.
Alcohol: Using a moderate amount of red wine may have certain health benefits, but tolerating a larger amount of alcohol can cause THA. Using highly alcoholic alcohol also increases the risk of heart failure, stroke, cancer and obesity.
In short, your diet can affect your HA, both negatively and positively. Foods rich in salt, sugar, saturated fat, or trans fats can make THAs and harm your heart health. By limiting these foods and replacing them with healthy options, you can keep your HA stable. A diet full of fruits, vegetables, grains and lean protein can help keep your heart healthy.
