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High blood pressure - 60p vegetable could lower hypertension risk

HIGH blood pressure risk could be lowered by making diet or exercise changes. Adding this cheap vegetable to your meal plan could lower the risk of developing hypertension symptoms, it’s been claimed.

By MATT ATHERTON
High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all UK adults.
The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra pressure on blood vessels and vital organs.
High blood pressure risk could be lowered by making some small diet changes.Eating more spinach could help to reduce blood pressure readings, revealed nutritionist Joy Bauer.
The vegetable is rich in potassium, which works to balance out the amount of sodium in the body.
“A green leafy delight, spinach is low in calories, high in fibre, and packed with heart-healthy nutrients like potassium, folate, and magnesium — key ingredients for lowering and maintaining blood pressure levels,” she said.
“Need an easy way to eat more of this great green? Try mixing fresh spinach leaves into salads or adding them to sandwiches.”
A diet that includes plenty of potassium-rich foods helps to control and prevent high blood pressure, added medical website Everyday Health.
“Potassium helps balance the amount of sodium in your cells, and not getting enough can lead to too much sodium in your blood,” it said.
A diet that includes too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure.
High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms with spinach
“The best way to get potassium is to eat foods that are rich in the nutrient, such as fruits and vegetables, rather than supplements,” said the medical website.
“Also, if you have a history of severe kidney disease, getting extra potassium [particularly through a supplement] can be dangerous.
“Talk to your healthcare provider about the potassium level that is right for you.”
Half a cup of spinach provides about 290mg of potassium.
All adults should aim for 3,500mg of potassium every day, said the NHS.
Regular exercise could also help to lower hypertension risk.
Everyone should try to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity every week.
Having high blood pressure increases the changes of deadly complications, including heart disease and strokes.
The only way of knowing if you have hypertension is to get it checked.
Speak to a GP or pharmacist to reveal your blood pressure.

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