Are there certain foods that can help to lower high blood pressure?

Question

what foods can be used to help lower high blood pressure without triggering the unwanted symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) my digestion does not work too well with high levels of fibre because of suffering (IBS). If I have something containing high levels of fibre it triggers off that problem, and just wanted to know if there is anything that can be used as a cure to help this. I also have a friend who suffers with the same problem, and cannot eat anything dairy. Are there any good recipes that we could try which may just possibly help us? we would very much appreciate any assitance regarding this. Many Thanks.

Answer 1

Lifestyle changes can help you control and prevent high blood pressure — even if you're taking blood pressure medication. Here's what you can do:
* Eat healthy foods. Try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and total fat. Limit the amount of sodium in your diet. Although 2,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day is the current limit for otherwise healthy adults, limiting sodium intake to 1,500 mg a day will have a more dramatic effect on your blood pressure.
* Maintain a healthy weight. If you're overweight, losing even 5 pounds can lower your blood pressure.
* Increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control. Strive for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.
* Limit alcohol. Even if you're healthy, alcohol can raise your blood pressure. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation — up to one drink a day for women, two drinks a day for men.
* Don't smoke. Tobacco injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries. If you smoke, ask your doctor to help you quit.
* Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Getting plenty of sleep can help, too.
* Practice slow, deep breathing. Do it on your own or try device-guided paced breathing. In various clinical trials, regular use of Resperate — an over-the-counter device approved by the Food and Drug Administration to analyze breathing patterns and help guide inhalation and exhalation — significantly lowered blood pressure.
Please see the web pages for more details on Hypertension.

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Answer 3

the advice would depend on whether you are taking any medication for blood pressure or for anything else. asuming you are not on other medications high pottasium foods such as tomatoes and banannas can help lower blood pressure and in addition keeping sodium down to a minimum. The government recommend less than 6g of salt a day but if you are trying to lower you blood pressure it should be lower still.
Exercise is good at reducing blood pressure as is giving up smoking if you smoke.

Answer 4

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 5

Get the book by Dean Ornish about lowering your blood pressure. Here are some good ideas: 1. Do something that gets your heart rate up a bit like, walking, running, biking, and swimming. 2. Eat Whole, Organic foods like: Broccoli, Cabbage, Organic Brown Rice, Beans, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Apples, and other fruits and vegetables in their Natural State. 3. Avoid eating corn, white bread, white rice, white potatoes, candy, sodas, chips, and anything else that you already know you shouldn’t be eating. 4. Drink clean water as your beverage of choice. Avoid Fruit drinks and fruit juices (unless YOU juice them yourself) 5. Stop smoking, drinking beer & wine, and drinking coffee. 6. Get 8 hours of sleep each night. 7. Hang out with people who want to be healthy. 8. Avoid anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup. 9. Look into taking a multi-vitamin. Tone up the muscles: 1. Join a gym and get a trainer. 2. If you’re short on cash, start a light stretching & yoga regimen. 3. Do push-ups, and light dumbbell curls for the upper body. 4. As I said above, walk, run, swim, and or bike 5. Take an aerobics class, a yoga class, or some other fitness class. 6. Join the local YMCA. 7. Buy or borrow this book by Bill Pearl called GETTING STRONGER. In the book, he describes everything you need for a great fitness plan. 8. Crunches & Curl ups for the abs. Mental Health: 1. Get a friend to talk to each day about your feelings. 2. If you have some money or insurance, get a counselor to talk to. 3. Learn how to meditate. 4. Join a support group for the issue you’re dealing with. 5. Ask your Higher Self (or God) for guidance. 6. Start keeping a diary or journal about your feelings & thoughts. 7. Write a ‘gratitude’ list every night. 8. Do something that makes you happy each day like: listen to your favorite music, draw, paint, write, or anything creative. 9. Do something for someone else who needs help. 10. If the above suggestions don't improve your mental health, talk with your therapist about the possibility of taking some medication. 11. Check out the book FEELING GOOD by David Burns. Take care of yourself Yam King

Answer 6

Diet can have a significant effect on blood pressure. The most important aspect is to reduce salt in the diet, and to increase the proportion of fruit, vegetables and low-fat dairy foods. A diet that contains more whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts and less red meat, sweets and sugar-containing beverages can lower the blood pressure by about 10 mm Hg systolic when compared to the average American diet. Weight loss (for people who are overweight) and reduction in alcohol intake to two drinks a day or less can further reduce blood pressure.


Foods high in calcium; broccoli, collards, watercress, turnip and mustard greens.
Foods high in potassium mainly fruits raisins, cantaloupe, bananas, cantaloupe, grapefruit, nectarines, oranges, also potatoes, cabbage, asparagus, green peas, and cauliflower.


Foods high in magnesium; almonds, cashews, pecans, kidney and lima beans.
Garlic and onions are also useful.
Eat fish often

I find that a lemon and water mixture, and relaxing will immediately lower your pressure.

You must drop sugar, and salt from you diet.

You must exercise.
If you cannot get enough fruits and vegetables, you can supplement your diet with supplements: a multivitamin, calcium-magnesium, and vitamin C

Dark chocolates, fatty dairy foods; Potassium-rich foods, omega 3s found in fish; fatty fish such as salmon

Prevent high blood pressure. Studies have shown that what we eat can affect our blood pressure. A few years ago, a diet low in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol, and rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods was found to lower blood pressure in people who had high blood pressure. The diet, called the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, is rich in magnesium, potassium and calcium. It's similar to the Food Guide Pyramid which recommends lean meats and low-fat or fat-free dairy products. It also recommends 8-10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day and 4-5 servings a week of nuts, seeds, and dry beans. The high levels of magnesium, potassium, and calcium are thought to contribute to the beneficial effects on blood pressure.

At first, you're going to say you couldn't possibly eat 8-10 servings of fruit and vegetables each day! Well, give it a try! Try to eat two servings each meal plus a fruit for one snack and a vegetable for another snack. An example for breakfast might include one small banana and 6 ounces of orange juice along with a bowl of whole grain cereal and skim milk to give you two servings of fruit. A small apple and a cup of salad greens would give you two servings of fruits/vegetables for lunch. It's not as difficult as it sounds at first. Try to gradually increase your intake of fruits and vegetables to get your body used to the increased fiber. We know we get a lot of benefits from fruits and vegetables. We're only beginning to understand what all these benefits are. That's why supplements aren't a good substitution for whole fruits and vegetables.


Copies of the DASH diet are available from the DASH Website at www.dash.bwh.harvard.edu.

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Answer 8

yes foods rich in pottasium,like spinach, green leaves and mint , pomengrate cut down on sodium levels normally 3200 mg of pottasium is more than enough per day

Answer 9

Rather than eating food wchich lowers it you might be better off avoiding foods which trigger it. e.g. avoid high fat doos and anything with caffeinr in. Also start walking more. dradually buid yp to 2 miles perday and over about 4 weeks your bp should lower.

Answer 10

cut salt completey out of diet,very bad for blood pressure.skimmed milk.no butter.no rich foods,( ibs ) grill food do not fry.eat plenty of kiwi fruits,pine nuts,carrots,parsnips,drink water rather than tea & coffee.chicken,turkey without skins,veal,rabbit,eat plenty of garlic