2 Things To Know About Your Diet and Blood Pressure:
Eating foods high in salt (sodium) increases your blood pressure.
Potassium-rich foods can help lower your blood pressure.
So let's dive into how to get salt out of your diet (and add more potassium):
Throw away your salt shaker! (Or at least take it off your table.)
Did you know that your taste buds will eventually adjust to less salt in your food?
Restaurants use a ton of salt - try to eat more at home.
Likewise canned and processed foods use lots of salt for taste and preservation. Try to go for fresh and natural options instead.
Always read food labels on any packaged food or drinks you buy in a supermarket. If the sodium (salt) is more than 300mg (0.3g) per serving, do not buy it. Also, watch out for other terms for salt such as: monosodium glutamate, sodium citrate, sodium bicarbonate, and sodium alginate.