Hello everyone, I often hear many people say that even when taking antihypertensive medication, blood pressure can still fluctuate, making it difficult to stabilize within a relatively normal range, which causes a lot of distress. In fact, in order to maintain blood pressure within a certain range, relying solely on antihypertensive medication is not enough. We also need to pay attention to our daily dietary habits. Today, I will share with friends some dietary taboos for those of you or your family members with high blood pressure, which, if managed properly, can help you better control your blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
First of all, allow me to express my sincere intentions—I am always committed to providing practical health guidance to patients through popular science, hoping that every friend can encounter fewer obstacles and more smooth journeys on the path to health. If you or your family members have experienced dizziness, heaviness in the head, unsteady walking, or even unclear speech due to high blood pressure, then please carefully read the following content as it aims to provide assistance.
1. Eat less extremely spicy foods
After consuming spicy peppers, the circulation of blood within the body accelerates. This sudden rise and fall in blood circulation, which our bodies cannot easily adapt to, can lead to erratic blood pressure levels, making it easy to damage our blood vessels.
2. Eat less extremely salty foods
Avoid consuming salty pickled vegetables, salted duck eggs, preserved meat, etc. These preserved foods contain high amounts of salt, and a high-salt diet is one of the important triggers for high blood pressure. Excessive salt intake can silently elevate blood pressure. Therefore, in our daily diet, we should try to reduce the consumption of these preserved foods, allowing the taste buds to savor natural flavors and reducing pressure on the blood vessels.
3. Choose beverages wisely, stay away from high-sugar and high-sodium options
Consume fewer sports drinks, carbonated beverages, as in summer many people tend to enjoy these drinks which are not only high in sugar but also contain significant amounts of sodium, equivalent to consuming a lot of salt. To maintain stable blood pressure, it is recommended that you choose plain water or light tea as your daily beverages, allowing your body to return to a natural and pure state.
4. Drink alcohol in moderation or abstain
The impact of alcohol on blood pressure is clear. It contains ethanol and the subsequent production of acetic acid and acetaldehyde will affect our blood vessels and lead to an increase in blood pressure. Studies have shown that quitting alcohol can lower blood pressure by 2 to 4 mmHg.
Dear friends, a healthy lifestyle begins with small steps. Let us join hands in efforts to stay away from these “invisible killers” that disrupt blood pressure stability, together safeguarding cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. Don’t forget to share this caring information with the elderly in your family and those in need! Thank you for reading, and wishing you a happy life!
