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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.

Helpful High Blood Pressure Tips

Foods to Eat in Abundance

Celery

Flavonoid-rich foods

e.g. berries, grapes, red kidney beans

High fibre foods

e.g. vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes

Cold-water fish

Garlic and onion

Foods to Limit

Processed meat

e.g. sandwich meat, cured meat, smoked meat

Poor quality fats

e.g. margarine, fried foods, canola oil, sunflower oil

Stimulants

e.g. caffeine, alcohol, tobacco

Processed sugar

e.g. white sugar, corn syrup, fructose

Convenience foods

e.g. shelf-stable, boxed, instant and ultra-processed foods

Cook Time

5m

6h

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High Blood Pressure

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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.

Helpful High Blood Pressure Tips

Foods to Eat in Abundance

Celery

Flavonoid-rich foods

e.g. berries, grapes, red kidney beans

High fibre foods

e.g. vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes

Cold-water fish

Garlic and onion

Foods to Limit

Processed meat

e.g. sandwich meat, cured meat, smoked meat

Poor quality fats

e.g. margarine, fried foods, canola oil, sunflower oil

Stimulants

e.g. caffeine, alcohol, tobacco

Processed sugar

e.g. white sugar, corn syrup, fructose

Convenience foods

e.g. shelf-stable, boxed, instant and ultra-processed foods

Cook Time

5m

6h

All High Blood Pressure

Explore more Diets and Conditions