The most common reason for high Blood Pressure is blood presses onto the artery walls is higher than it should be. Narrowed arteries plugged with fatty deposits are usually linked to poor eating, habits, little physical activity and High Stress
Other factors that increase the risk:
Obesity
Too much salt intake
Alcohol and smoking
Stress, anger, and anxiety – emotional causes
Kidney disorders
Presence of toxic metals- cadmium, leas and mercury
Caffeine excess
How Nutrition Can Help:
Mineral intake: green leafy vegetables
Avoiding table salt, okay to finish your meals with high quality sea salt in a moderate quantity
Foods rich in vitamin A (all yellow, orange cultured vegetables)
Omega 3 fats are anti inflammatory, and artery damage involves inflammation. Include fish like sardines, mackerel, salmon etc., along with cold pressed oils, nuts and seeds
Including foods that are rich in anti oxidants
Asparagus: high in potassium and low in sodium and contains asperagin which helps with kidney function
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