Foods high in sodium (salt)
Sodium is an essential mineral for the body, but consuming too much sodium can cause the body to retain water, increase blood volume and put pressure on blood vessels, leading to hypertension.However, today, people are very fond of processed foods such as sausages, cold meat, boxes, instant noodles, snacks, ... often contain high salt content to preserve and increase flavor.
Some fast foods such as pizza, hamburger, fried chicken, ... often contain lots of salt or vegetables containing a natural amount of sodium such as celery, carrots, radishes should only be consumed inWith the appropriate quantity
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the daily amount of sodium is below 2g (equivalent to 5g of salt).Sodium consumption not only increases blood pressure but also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, osteoporosis and stomach cancer.
Some foods are harmless but causing blood pressure to skyrocket.Photo: Daily Express
Food high in fat
Saturated fat is found in animal fat, red meat, butter, whole milk, etc. increases bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood, causing atherosclerosis and hypertension.Meanwhile, trans fats are often found in fried foods, fast food, industrial cakes, ... increasing bad cholesterol and reducing good cholesterol (HDL), causing serious effects on cardiovascular health.
Saturated fat and trans fats increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes and obesity.Studies have shown the relationship between the consumption of saturated fat and hypertension.Metabolic fat is especially dangerous because they not only raise blood pressure but also cause many other health problems.
Alcoholic beverages
Drinking a lot of alcoholic beverages such as alcohol can increase blood pressure, heart rate and beer that increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, cancer, liver disease and mental problems.Even when drinking in moderate amounts, alcohol can still increase blood pressure in some people.
Therefore, you should limit drinking alcohol in everyday life.If drinking, should only drink in moderate amounts (men must not exceed 2 units/day, women do not exceed 1 unit of alcohol/day).Choose non -alcoholic beverages such as filtered water, fruit juice, green tea.
Sugar drinks
Drinks such as soft drinks, canned fruit juice, and milk tea today are favored by most people but contain high sugar content, increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes and hypertension.
The fructose in these beverages can increase blood pressure, resist insulin and cause fatty liver.Consuming a lot of sugar also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke and dental problems.
Therefore, you should limit the drinking of soft drinks, canned fruit juice, milk tea and instead by drinking water, fresh fruit juice, green tea.Read the food label carefully to know the sugar content and choose foods in low sugar or no sugar to protect the health in the best way.