Hypertension Diet Directory
If you have hypertension (high blood pressure), diet is likely a big part of your treatment. For hypertension, salt is a major dietary factor. Lowering salt intake may help lower blood pressure. Adding fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, lean meats, and other foods high in potassium and magnesium may also help lower blood pressure. The DASH diet is a popular diet plan for those with hypertension. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how diet affects blood pressure, how to create a hypertension diet, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Blood Pressure Tips
Find out how to keep your numbers in check
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High Blood Pressure Diet
Learn the link between high blood pressure and diet, including ways to lower or prevent high blood pressure.
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High Blood Pressure and the DASH Diet
What is the DASH diet and how can it help people with high blood pressure? Find out more.
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Exercise Tips for High Blood Pressure
If you have high blood pressure, read these tips to learn how to exercise safely.
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Easy DASH Diet Recipes
The DASH diet can help lower your blood pressure. Get meal ideas that work for the DASH diet to use all day long.
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High Blood Pressure and Alcohol
Can alcohol help lower your high blood pressure? Get expert answers to all of your questions.
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8 Easy Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Lowering your blood pressure takes more than just eating less salt. Learn what's best to eat, drink, and other steps to take.
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Smart Food Strategies for People With Diabetes and Hypertension
Do you have high blood pressure and diabetes? These diet tips will help you manage both conditions with tasty, good-for-you food.
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Slideshows & Images
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Sources of Salt and How to Cut Back
Watching your sodium? Here are the foods to look out for and what you can eat instead.
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A Visual Guide to High Blood Pressure
See inside the arteries where high blood pressure can lurk without outward symptoms.Pictures help explain the causes, tests, treatments, and remedies to stop this "silent killer."
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21 Foods That Can Save Your Heart
When it comes to heart health, food can be your best medicine. Here are the best foods for your ticker, along with tips for tasty ways to cook them.
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Exercise Tips for Lowering Blood Pressure
Exercise, along with other lifestyle changes and medication, is important to prevent high blood pressure. While starting a fitness routine may seem like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be.
Quizzes
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High Blood Pressure Quiz
Quiz: Do You Know if You Have High Blood Pressure? 1 in 5 people who have it don't. Find out how much you know about hypertension and how to treat it.
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Salt in Food, Sodium, Blood Pressure, and Your Health
Want the facts about the salt in your food and how it affects your health? Take this quiz.