Apr 20, 2024, 03:27 PM IST

Hypertension: 10 foods to avoid with high blood pressure

Sonali Sharma

Salt, or specifically the sodium in salt, is a major contributor to high blood pressure and heart disease. 

Sugar can increase your blood pressure in several ways.

To keep the heart healthy, it’s best to reduce saturated fats and avoid trans fats. This is especially true for people with high blood pressure.

Drinking too much alcohol can increase your blood pressure.

Fried and processed foods are always blamed for being high in unhealthy fats

Frozen meals are fast and convenient but they’re also loaded with sodium, so it’s best to avoid them.

Kimchi, sauerkraut, and other pickled or foods that have sodium. Try to limit the amount of pickled foods you eat.

Three-quarters of a cup of canned tomato juice packs 660 milligrams of sodium. Look for low-sodium versions.

Processed meat has about 750 milligrams or more of sodium per serving. Other processed meats also high in sodium include hot dogs, corned beef, bacon, and sausage.

Some types of cheese are more likely to raise your blood pressure than others. opt for low sodium cheese

Disclaimer: This content including advice gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.