Blood Pressure Danger Foods

http://www.aboutbloodpressure.ca/blood-pressure-danger-foods/ Food and diet for blood pressure Some foods, like alcohol and caffeine, are known to make blood pressure worse.

Just as there are certain foods shown to improve blood pressure and reduce your risk of hypertension, there also some that are known to make things worse. Here are foods to avoid or, at the very least, enjoy in moderation.

Alcohol

More than 50 studies attest to the blood pressure–raising effects of alcohol consumption, suggesting that the more you drink, the greater the effect. Overall, for every alcoholic drink you cut out a day, you can expect your blood pressure to fall about 1 to 2 mmHg, a result that translates directly into a reduction in long-term risk for hypertension.

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