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The Food and Drug Administration recommends that those suffering with hypertension consume no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day. Many of us do not realize just how much sodium is in our daily diets. Keeping a food journal and counting your sodium is the best way to go. Eating foods high in magnesium has also been shown to lower blood pressure. Researchers found that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet was beneficial to those with high blood pressure. Information on this diet can be found at www.mayoclinic.com/health/dash-diet/H10047.
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What do health claims specialist do?
Diets high in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Diets low in potassium and high in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
Is there a blood A type diet available?
There are some blood type diets that seem to be on the mark for what the blood type is. In the diets it says what foods are good for you, bad for you and what you should use for a diet or weight loss.
Where can I find diabetic diets to follow?
Many diabetes diets are available online. One website is www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_diet_diabetes.htm. We recommend it to many of our patients. We are a team of researchers/physicians researching diabetes.
What foods are allowed on the hypertension diet?
Hypertension is actually also called high blood pressure. There are diets that will help with this. http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/dash-diet
Is there a good diet plan for people with high blood pressure?
Diet plays a big part in progression of high blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure then you want to find a diet that is low is salt intake. One of these diets is the DASH diet.
Can patients on low salt diets have raisins?
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What are some diets to reduce high blood pressure?
Some diets that can help reduce high blood pressure include the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products. The Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats like olive oil, has also been shown to lower blood pressure. Additionally, reducing sodium intake, limiting processed foods and sugary beverages, and moderating alcohol consumption can all contribute to lowering high blood pressure.
What diets may be helpful for patients with Types C and D Niemann-Pick disease?
Low-cholesterol diets may be helpful for patients with Types C and D.
What are good diets for high blood pressure?
A good diet for high blood pressure involves eating small portions. Food with low sodium are ideal and eating foods with high potassium are also good.
What type of diet should I eat for my blood type?
There are numerous books available concerning blood type diets. It is suggested that one should keep an open mind about these diets. Please see the following: www.frot.co.nz/dietnet/reviews/eatright.htm
What diets should be followed due to blood type differences?
Different diets should be followed for each blood type. People with O type blood should focus their diets on protein rich foods. People with type A blood should focus their diets on organic vegetarian diets. People with type B blood should focus their diets on a dairy based diet.
Where can I find information on diets for high blood pressure?
When someone is on a high blood pressure diet the top three main foods that they should stay away from are alcohol, salt and foods high in saturated and trans fats.
