Healthy foods help in managing hypertension - Dr Chauncey Crandall

The best way to lower down blood pressure is to introduce healthy lifestyle changes, and eating a balanced diet. This is what Dr. Chauncey Crandall suggests.

Healthy eating habits are a great alternative, to conventional drugs and medication. Take a look at some of the healthy food products, which can help you fight hypertension.

Asparagus is a great source of potassium, which is as effective as any other potassium supplement. This vegetable also has diuretic effects that help to get rid of excessive fluid out of the body, thus managing blood pressure.

Hawthorn tea is great for the heart’s health. It leads to better and more efficient functioning of heart. Hawthorn tea contains proanthocyanidin, a flavonoid that makes blood vessels more relaxed. Drinking one cup of this tea daily is good for the heart and for managing hypertension.

Oatmeal is another food product, which amazingly can lower- cholesterol. This has been scientifically proven by one of the studies.

Nonfat yogurt is another heart-friendly food. One of the studies suggested that people who eat nonfat yogurt, are 31% less likely to suffer from hypertension.

Blueberries have always been known for their antioxidants properties. However, their ability to treat high blood pressure is often overlooked.

Blueberries contain pterostilbene, a chemical that particularly helps to control blood pressure. The natural blue pigment of this fruit is called anthocyanin, and it is great for managing high blood pressure.  Follow us on   https://twitter.com/crandallmd



 

Fighting hypertension without medication!

Medication for hypertension is very important and necessary, but; is it possible to beat it by simply changing your life style and eating habits? Well Dr Chauncey Crandall, the leading heart specialist says yes. He suggests that there are many ways to fight against high blood pressure, without medication.

The key to beat hypertension is to gain control over one’s diet. For every pound we lose, we will start on the road to cutting down on blood pressure medication.

Avoid processed foods and eat a plant-based diet consisting of whole foods. Packaged and processed foods are loaded with salt, which retains fluids in the body. Retained fluids make it harder for the heart to function and increase blood pressure.

Most packaged foods like; soups, cereals, and frozen foods, contain hidden sodium instead of regular salt. Eliminate hidden sodium from your diet by shopping for organic food, non-fat dairy products, fruits vegetables, etc.

You can use lime juice and herbs for seasoning, instead of using salt. Exercising is another key to cut hypertension.

A research published in May 2012 discussed the results of an observation made on 6.300 fit individuals, between 20 to 80 years of age, for almost five years.

One third of the population had parents with hypertension. Studies revealed that fit people (even those with a family history of heart disease) were 34% less likely to develop hypertension, than those with a family history of heart diseases and were not physically fit. Regular walking will also keep you fit. Walking everyday for one hour, can amazingly reduce high blood pressure, and prevent heart problems. Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crandallmd