High Blood Pressure
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of the blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high. When your blood pressure is too high, it means your heart and blood vessels are under increased strain, which can lead to various health problems, like heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and more.
How can a dietitian help manage hypertension:
- Provide you with personalized recommendations that aligns with your specific needs and help you create sustainable dietary habits.
- Educate you on one of the most significant dietary changes for managing hypertension, reducing sodium. Our dietitians can guide you on reading food labels, cooking methods, and recommending low-sodium alternatives.
- Understand what impact your medications are having and how.
- We can give you practical ways to incorporate the DASH diet’s principles, another of the most effective diets to lower blood pressure. These focus on whole foods, low-sodium intake, and balanced nutrition.
- If you need to lose weight to assist with lowering your blood pressure we can help develop a weight loss plan through healthy, balanced meals and portion control to suit your lifestyle.
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