Godloseslaw t1_j66fape wrote
I'm otherwise super healthy (40M) but my BP is high. What can I add (or subtract) from my diet to get my BP down?
I do drink a lot of black coffee but don't smoke or do drugs or alcohol. Thanks.
LizRD15 OP t1_j68mup0 wrote
With high blood pressure, I advise reducing processed foods (which are often higher in sodium) and focusing as best you can on whole foods like fruits and veggies, whole grains, fatty fish, legumes, and lean cuts of meat. Avoiding or reducing foods like deli meats and processed meats (sausage, hot dogs), salted snacks (chips salted nuts, popcorn), fast food, and high fatty, deep fried foods. Beets in particular have been shown to help blood pressure (their nitrates are converted to nitric oxide which helps improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure), as have bananas due to their potassium content! I definitely encourage you to consult your doctor as they have your full medical history and blood work, but these are some general recommendations I can make! Hope this helps!
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