10 Causes of High Blood Pressure
Cause #7: Diet
What you eat has a significant bearing on your overall health. For instance, eating foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt may lead to the development of high blood pressure. Fat, sugar and high carbohydrate foods are known to increase body weight as well as fat deposits in the belly, thighs and hips. Excess body weight and fat deposits are known to cause high blood pressure.
If you have high blood pressure, you should consider eating a healthy diet that is low in fat, sugar and salt, and high in vegetables and fruits. You should also take adequate water to keep you hydrated and to help reduce your food intake. Eating a healthy diet is also advised for everybody to reduce the risk of hypertension.
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