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Habits that increase blood pressure

After 30 years there are many lifestyles that most often affect our health. You know that an unbalanced diet is a major risk factor for many diseases, including hypertension.

Hypertensives are prohibited sodium intake directly affects blood pressure, but there are other habits or factors that may also affect both hypertensive patients and those who have not yet developed high blood pressure.

1. Caffeine: is one of the main substances that increase the pressure and is found in coffee, tea, cocoa powder, chocolate and cola carbonated beverages.

2. Alcohol consumption by drinking 90 ml of alcohol per day are increasing blood pressure by 3 mm, so excessive and continuous consumption of alcohol is another risk factor for both hypertension and arrhythmia and other heart problems.

3. The snuff: Although not directly affect blood pressure, affects blood vessels, reducing their ability to process oxygen and affecting the flow of blood.

Foods to avoid:

* Whole milk, butter, cream and condensed milk in particular.
* Fatty meats, organ meats and sausages.
* Industrial cereals, cookies or chocolate dipped.
* Fresh fruit in syrup, dried fruits and candied fruits.
* Sugary drinks and / or carbonated beverages.
* Pastry and cakes.
* Snacks, crackers and any product that has high salt content, which is the worst enemy to raise the pressure.
* Artificial sweeteners, glucose syrups and industrial dressings like mayonnaise, mustard and kepchut.

Foods that help lower blood pressure:

* Milk, curd, yoghurt and other fermented non-sugared and cheese.
* Fish, eggs and their derivatives, provided they have little fat.
* Natural Cereals (not the sugar industry), potatoes and vegetables.
* Vegetables, fruits and vegetables, preferably raw daily ration.
* Water, broth, tea and juices, sweetened soft drink.
* Olive oil and seeds (sunflower, corn, soybeans).

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