Genetic factors may play a role in high blood pressure, but it is often dietary, lifestyle, psychological, and environmental factors that are the underlying causes. Outed information about cardiovascular diseases, including elevated high blood pressure, persists despite decades of research. For example, most people believe sodium to be detrimental when it comes to heart health. However, a high-sodium to low-potassium intake is actually the risk factor. Other dietary factors include overconsumption of calories, a low-fibre and high-sugar diet, and low consumption of omega-3 fatty acids. We consider all these nutritional factors when creating our blood pressure-friendly recipes.