In the same way that there are foods that contribute to the control and prevention of high blood pressure, there are those that are harmful to patients with the disease or that increase the chances of acquiring it. Therefore, being aware of what to avoid in your diet is so important.
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Excessive salt consumption, for example, is one of the factors that most contributes to increased blood pressure. Therefore, what is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is to ingest up to 5g per day.
However, it is also not recommended to remove it completely from the diet. “Excess salt is harmful. However, we have to remember that our body needs a minimum amount of salt in the diet”, says cardiologist Dr. Francisco Maia.
Other dangerous foods
Elaine Pavosqui, nutritionist specializing in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, explains that, in addition to excessive refined salt, other types of food They are also harmful to the health of people with high blood pressure, such as processed foods, sausages, canned foods, packaged snacks, industrialized soups, instant noodles, ready-made seasonings, industrialized powdered juices and diet carbonated drinks.
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“The correct replacement for a good diet is to avoid these items and introduce more natural foods, always avoiding exaggeration. Consume amounts recommended by nutritionists”, suggests the professional.
Feeding adjustments are necessary
For a healthy diet that helps reduce high pressure, some changes and substitutions must be taken into account. However, Elaine Pavosqui considers that no type of food should be prohibited, but adjusted to preparation and intake, so that the diet is possible and attractive for each person’s daily life.
Patient effort
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The good performance of treatment and prevention often depends on the patient’s effort. This does not always mean going through deprivations or sacrifices, but rather changes in some habits, starting with food.
“Several studies have already proven the influence of a good diet in the treatment of hypertension. Both for the treatment and prevention of the disease, the patient should avoid fatty foods, excess carbohydrates with a high glycemic index, processed foods that contain high sodium content and table salt itself”, warns nutritionist Reila Satel, post- degree in Clinical Nutrition.
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