by Donna Mccay

Created on: July 22, 2008   Last Updated: August 17, 2008

Yep! You can bring your high blood pressure down to prevent stroke, congestive heart failure or coronary artery disease by making right choices of best foods and reading labels for salt.
You'll see results in 2 weeks.

Make menus with your favorite foods under the best food list ahead of time saves time and keeps you on track to bring your blood pressure down. Make and freeze your own homemade TV dinners to help you stay healthy.

Keep a list of the bad foods so when eating out you'll know what not to eat.

Best foods for people with high blood pressure are:

lean veal
skim milk
low fat yogurt
skim milk cheeses
peppers, dried beans
dried peas
chicken with skin removed
fish packed in water
baked sweet potato with no butter
home made whole grain yeast bread made without salt and baking powder
natural cereals with no added salt
beverages that don't contain caffeine or fat
fresh fruits and vegetables
whole wheat noodles
lean beef
olive oil
onions
vinegar
dried brown rice
dried barley
low fat cottage cheese

AVOID THESE FOODS - Makes blood pressure go up

canned or dried soups
pickles or olives
potato chips, pretzels
french fries
canned vegetables
canned meats
smoked fish or meat
luncheon meats
salt cured ham
pork sausage
pepperoni
hot dogs
instant cocoa mixes
most processed foods
fast foods
most frozen dinners
beer
tomato sauce and catsup
gravy
boullion
salad dressings
cake mixes
bacon
cheese
salted nuts
most crackers
sauerkraut
liver
shrimp
lobster
herring
sardines
c aviar
anchovies
flavored gelatin
pizza
chocolate milk
ice cream
milk shakes
baking powder
baking soda
garlic salt
onion salt
celery salt
mustard
relish
pancake mixes
muffin mixes
pudding mixes
biscuit mixes
cornbread mixes
peanut butter
horseradish
chili sauce
worcestshire sauce
meat tenderizer
MSG
foods containing sodium bicarbonate
salted butter or margerine

Helpful hints to cut salt intake that increases blood pressure are:

Remove salt shaker from the table
Use lemon juice instead of salt
Use real onion/garlic fir more flavor without the salt
When baking cakes, cookies, pies, puddings, use extracts instead of salt and reduce the sugar
Prepare your own mixes for bisquits, pancakes, muffins, cakes etc.
Read all labels for MSG orsodium content
Use natural herbs, spices, fruit peels
Marinate chicken, fish, beef, poultry in orange/lemon juice. add a homemade mustard or glaze
Marinate meat in wine or add wine to sauces or soups
Use fresh vegetables
Green pepper, parsley, paprika or red pepper adds flavor to a meal
Drink water with your meal and avoid soft drinks

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