30Apr/11Off
What types of foods (besides salty ones) cause high blood pressure?
I know that foods high in sodium such as nuts and ketchup are silent stalkers on high blood pressure, but are there other foods that can cause blood pressure spikes like maybe okra, starches, or grains? Thank you!
April 30th, 2011 - 08:50
While foods high in sodium can lead to hypertension, there are many factors besides food that can cause a spike in your blood pressure. Okra, starches or grains will not contribute significantly to elevated blood pressure, however, eating foods that are high in starch and sugar and are made from refined grains will cause a rise in your glycemic index, which will lead to crashes that will cause you to binge eat, which may lead to weight gain. Obseity, age, stress and ethnicity are all risk factors for hypertension. Therefore, if you are in a high risk category (older, African American and overweight) to cut back on stress and eat a healtier diet. It is also a good idea to check your blood pressure multiple times during the day since the number varies and take the average reading to get a more accurate picture of your blood pressure level.
April 30th, 2011 - 08:50
Don’t be a dumb ass. Food itself (calories) is the FIRST cause of high blood pressure. If you consumed nothing but soup and gatorade for a month but only 1600 calories a day your bp would drop like a stone despite the enormous amount of salt.