DASH. Stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. “Hypertension is another word for high blood pressure, and that comes about when the pressure in your blood vessels is higher than it should be. It can of course, become serious to your life if untreated. To find out if you have hypertension you need to have your blood pressure taken regularly by a health care worker. Hypertension is usually caused by eating a poor diet, being overweight, lack of exercise and smoking. Although high blood pressure is relatively common, it can be corrected by living a healthier life-style and taking prescribed medication. If the condition is not cared for it can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney problems. There are quite a few gains by adhering to the DASH diet which includes lowering your blood pressure, lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart and kidney failure, it can improve your sleep pattern and your mental health. DASH recommended food intake should include whole fruit, plenty of vegetable and salad options, wholegrains including bread, low-fat or fat free dairy products, small amounts of meat, chicken or fish, healthy oils, nuts and seeds, plus a small amount of alcohol.\u00a0 You will of course, need to check-out how many calories you should eat a day, and that will be according to your age, your weight and gender. Recommended foodstuff to restrict or avoid is red meat, high-salt and processed foods, full fat dairy products and added sugar treats. Regula exercise is good at tackling hypertension, along with gradual weight-loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notice: If you are unsure of your diet, please consult your doctor or health advisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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